2024 Yüzüklerin Efendisi (Murat Eken)

The Lord of the Rings

Release Dates: 2024.03.11, 2024.04.25, 2024.05.23
Reader: Murat Eken
Language: Turkish
Translators: Cigdem Erkal Ipek, Bülent Somay
Organization: Storyside
Copyright: © 2024 Storyside
ISBN: 9789180848688, 9789180848718, 9789180848725
Duration: 54 hours 33 minutes
Unabridged: Yes
Country: Turkey
Licenced: Yes

Murat Eken (born 1980) is a well-known Turkish actor, famously recognized for his work in the hit comedy series Çok Güzel Hareketler Bunlar. He brings a dynamic, theatrical energy to the reading. Because of his background in both stage acting and voice-over work, he is particularly skilled at differentiating the various “peoples” of Middle-earth.

His narration strikes a balance between the gravity required for the history of the Ring and the lighter, more colloquial moments of the Hobbits. He is praised for not being “stiff,” making the 54-hour journey feel engaging rather than academic.

This translation, a collaborative effort by the editorial team at Metis Yayınları in the late 1990s, is widely regarded in Turkish literature. Lead translator, Çiğdem Erkal İpek, was responsible for the overall narrative voice and the complex task of creating a Turkish equivalent for Tolkien’s invented nomenclature. She stayed true to Tolkien’s “Guide to the Names,” ensuring that names like Baggins were kept while others were translated into evocative Turkish (e.g., Kontu for the Shire). You will often see her name as Çiğdem Erkal Yeşilbademli in newer editions.

Bülent Somay, a prominent Turkish academic and writer, translated the poetry and songs to ensure the verses felt like “real” poetry in Turkish rather than just literal translations. Other key people were Deniz Erksan: He served as a key editor and consultant. He is a deep “Tolkienite” who helped ensure the internal consistency of the world’s lore across the three books. Also Müge Gürsoy Sökmen As a co-founder of Metis Yayınları, she oversaw the entire project. Her name is often included in the credits because she helped coordinate the significant effort required.

Release History:

Vol 1 Yüzük Kardeşliği2024.03.11978918084868819h 59m
Vol 2 İki Kule2024.04.25978918084871818h 22m
Vol 3 Kralın Dönüşü2024.05.23978918084872516h 11m