The Twelve - The Great People's Novel

The Twelve - The Great People's Novel Book Description The Twelve is a unique "Istanbul novel" that was serialized in Cumhuriyet newspaper for a total of 79 issues between 9 June and 27 August 1935. II. In his novel set in the last days of the reign of Abdulhamid, Sermet Muhtar Alus brings the notorious bullies of the streets of the period to the stage. While telling the adventures of Arab Abdullah, the leader of the famous team called the Twelve, and his companions in pursuit of love affairs, it again depicts a fascinating mosaic of Istanbul. He shows you around Istanbul, from the semai cafes in Çukurçeşme to the fire places in Ortaköy, from the Galata ballrooms to the famous "houses" in Çiçekçi, passing through its most secluded streets. The Twelve, which Sermet Muhtar Alus himself describes as the "Great People's Novel" and with his original drawings made specifically for the serialization, reveals all aspects of the language and culture of the period, from its slang to its lifestyle, in its unique colorful style. (From the Promotional Bulletin)