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Arapgir Hasreti is a work by Sücaattin Erdem, published as part of Dergâh Yayınları’s “Anadolu Kitaplığı” series, offering a local historical and memoir-based study focused on Arapgir. The book centers on the author’s deep affection for the land of his birth and upbringing, his loyalty to his homeland, and his desire not to lose the sense of shared identity with his fellow townspeople. The first edition was published in July 2004, and the third edition was released in November 2021, comprising a

The ballad known as Eşref Bey Türküsü, which emerged around the murder case in Giresun that resulted in the death of Eşref Gedikali, is one of the examples in oral culture where laments sung at funerals gradually crystallized into the ballad form.Connection to the EventEşref Bey Türküsü is directly linked to the killing of Eşref Gedikali, who was born in the Piraziz district of Giresun and belonged to the Gedikalizade family【1】. Eşref Gedikali, who operated a hazelnut factory alongside his broth

Arapgir Hasreti (Longing for Arapgir) is a work in the nature of a local history and memoir study focused on Arapgir, authored by Sücaattin Erdem. Published by Dergâh Yayınları as part of its "Anatolia Library" series, the book centers on the author's profound affection for the land where he was born and raised, his attachment to his hometown, and his desire not to lose the consciousness of local solidarity. The first edition of the work was published in July 2004; its 3rd edition was released i