{"product_id":"erskine-caldwell-the-negro-in-the-well-selected-stories-1953-illustrated-1st-turkish-book-turkey","title":"Erskine Caldwell – The Negro in the Well 1953 Illustrated 1st Turkish Book Turkey","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"101\"\u003eErskine Caldwell – Kuyudaki Zenci (The Negro in the Well + Selected Stories) – Yeditepe 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=\"138\" data-end=\"500\"\u003eThis is the Turkish first edition of The Negro in the Well and Selected Stories, published under the title Kuyudaki Zenci by Yeditepe Yayınları in 1953. Written by Erskine Caldwell, the book brings together short fiction that reflects his strong social realist style, focusing on poverty, racial inequality, and human struggle in the American South.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"918\"\u003eThe title story centers on a disturbing incident involving a man trapped in a well, becoming a powerful symbol of helplessness, social neglect, and moral indifference. The accompanying stories further explore rural hardship, discrimination, and the emotional and physical struggles of marginalized individuals. Caldwell’s narratives emphasize the harsh realities of life shaped by inequality and limited opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003eErskine Caldwell is widely recognized for his unfiltered portrayal of Southern American society, often highlighting systemic injustice and human vulnerability through direct and naturalistic storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003eFor collectors, this 1953 Turkish pocket-size first edition is a significant early Yeditepe Yayınları publication. It is especially notable for its illustrated interior artwork by Turkish artist Orhan Peker, adding strong visual and cultural value. The combination of early publication date, compact format, and illustrated content makes it a rare and highly collectible Turkey-only edition.\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=\"1519\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003e• Title: Kuyudaki Zenci (The Negro in the Well + Selected Stories)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003e• Author: Erskine Caldwell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003e• Publisher: Yeditepe Yayınları\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003e• Publication Year: 1953\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003e• Edition: First Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003e• Format: Pocket-size illustrated book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003e• Genre: Literary fiction, short stories, social realism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1934\"\u003e• Themes: Racial inequality, poverty, social injustice, rural life, human suffering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003e• Illustrations: Interior illustrations by Turkish artist Orhan Peker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2074\"\u003e• Narrative Style: Naturalistic, socially critical storytelling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003e• Collector Appeal: Early Turkish illustrated pocket edition, Turkey-only collectible edition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48288913883274,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_da4c73b7-38f3-497a-9a04-f225332d44ba.jpg?v=1776776091","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/erskine-caldwell-the-negro-in-the-well-selected-stories-1953-illustrated-1st-turkish-book-turkey","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}