Ward 72

The 72nd Ward, one of the masterpieces of Orhan Kemal, one of the most important writers of Turkish literature, is about the degradation of human dignity. It is the story of the bottomless pit. Orhan Kemal, who has preserved his faith and love for humanity despite everything in all his works, makes the voice of resistance heard to his readers even as he tells the world of people who have fallen into this deep pit, those who have stooped so low that they can kill even the closest ones for a penny, in the darkness of a ward. It expresses the human dignity that even the humble cannot destroy.

Orhan Kemal's books are among those very rare treasures that a reader can come across in life. Few writers leave as much mark on the world of their readers as he does, and few writers shape their readers as much as he does. Orhan Kemal guides us to regain hope and enlightenment. Orhan Kemal's books are among those rare treasures a reader can come across in life. Few writers leave as much mark on the world of their readers as he does, and few writers shape their readers as much as he does.

(From the Promotional Bulletin)

First Printing Year: 2007

Number of Prints: 33. Printing

Number of Pages: 100

Size: 14x20

Language: Turkish