{"product_id":"erskine-caldwell-a-house-in-the-uplands-1953-1st-turkish-book-turkey","title":"Erskine Caldwell – A House in the Uplands 1953 1st Turkish Book Turkey","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"114\"\u003eErskine Caldwell – Bayırdaki Ev (A House in the Uplands) – Varlık Yayınları Turkish Edition (1953) – First Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"999\" data-start=\"262\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"281\" data-start=\"278\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"471\"\u003eThis is the Turkish first edition of A House in the Uplands, published under the title Bayırdaki Ev by Varlık Yayınları in 1953. Written by Erskine Caldwell, the novel reflects his characteristic social realist approach, focusing on rural life, economic hardship, and the quiet tensions that shape human relationships in isolated communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"849\"\u003eThe story takes place in a rural upland setting where a household becomes the center of emotional and social strain. As the narrative unfolds, the characters’ lives are shaped by poverty, unfulfilled desires, and the pressures of their environment. Subtle conflicts gradually intensify, revealing how difficult living conditions influence personal decisions and relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003eErskine Caldwell is known for his unvarnished depictions of rural America, often portraying marginalized individuals with a blend of realism and emotional intensity. His writing highlights the impact of social and economic conditions on everyday life, emphasizing both hardship and human endurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eFor collectors, this 1953 Turkish pocket-size first edition is a particularly desirable early Varlık Yayınları publication. The presence of unopened pages significantly increases its collectible value, indicating that the book has remained largely unread since its original printing. Combined with its early date and compact format, it is a rare and well-preserved example of mid-century Turkish publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2413\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003e• Title: Bayırdaki Ev (A House in the Uplands)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003e• Author: Erskine Caldwell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003e• Publisher: Varlık Yayınları\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003e• Publication Year: 1953\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003e• Edition: First Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003e• Format: Pocket-size novel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003e• Genre: Literary fiction, social realism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003e• Themes: Rural life, poverty, social tension, isolation, human relationships\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1987\"\u003e• Narrative Style: Naturalistic, character-driven storytelling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003e• Physical Condition: Some pages uncut (rare collectible state)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2134\"\u003e• Collector Appeal: Early Turkish pocket edition in well-preserved condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2189\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e• Condition: (as stated – see photos for uncut pages)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48288911589514,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_cd43038f-a59d-4464-87e0-fbd7493ca2cc.jpg?v=1776775890","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/erskine-caldwell-a-house-in-the-uplands-1953-1st-turkish-book-turkey","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}