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History & Price Guides - Molla Nasreddin: The Making of a Modern Trickster, 1906-1911

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Book Synopsis: In the early twentieth century, a group of artists and intellectuals reinterpreted the Middle Eastern trickster figure Nasreddin in their periodical Mollā Nasreddin. They used folklore, visual art and satire to disseminate a consciously radical and social democratic discourse on religion, gender, sexuality and power in Transcaucasia and Iran. The periodical reached tens of thousands of people in the Muslim world, impacting the thinking of a generation. This highly-illustrated book explores the milieu in which Mollā Nasreddin was born, the way the periodical recreated the trickster trope, and the influence of European graphic artists, especially Francisco Goya, on the journal. It focuses on the most creative period, 1906-11, when the journal reflected the social and political concerns of three major upheavals: the 1905 Russian Revolution, the 1906–1911 Iranian Constitutional Revolution, and the 1908 Young Turk Movement.

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Unlock the hidden stories and social messages of the early twentieth century with Molla Nasreddin: The Making of a Modern Trickster, 1906-1911. Immerse yourself in a world of folklore, art, and satire as this highly-illustrated book takes you on a journey through the radical discourse that reshaped religion, gender, sexuality, and power in Transcaucasia and Iran.

With its captivating visuals and thought-provoking content, Molla Nasreddin is guaranteed to captivate both scholars and enthusiasts alike. Delve into the influences of renowned European graphic artists, including the likes of Francisco Goya, and uncover the transformation of the trickster figure Nasreddin in the famous periodical bearing his name. Experience firsthand the impact it had on the minds of a generation, reaching tens of thousands of people in the Muslim world.

Step into the most creative period, 1906-1911, when Molla Nasreddin flourished amidst the social and political upheavals of the era. From the remarkable 1905 Russian Revolution to the Iranian Constitutional Revolution of 1906-1911, and the empowering 1908 Young Turk Movement, this book provides a comprehensive exploration of the major political and social movements that shaped the landscape of the time.

Discover the legacy of a trickster who defied the norms and shed light on the issues that plagued society. Become part of a transformative journey through art, folklore, and social discourse with Molla Nasreddin: The Making of a Modern Trickster, 1906-1911.

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