Ahmed Arif Set

Contents

1-I wore out the shackles because of my longing

2-Leylim Leylim

I Worn Out the Shackles of Your Longing , was first published in 1968. It has been repressed many times since then. It was in the hands, words and songs of several successive generations of socialists and revolutionaries. It had an unforgettable, special place in the bittersweet memories of many people. In our opinion, Ahmed Arif's poems symbolize the love of the country and the people, the rebellious spirit and the ethics of rebellion, both of the poet's own generation and of the 68-78 generations. With this special 40th anniversary edition of the book, we wanted to give a red carnation to the older generations with the verses of Ahmed Arif. More importantly, we wanted to convey and remind young readers of these ideas and values in this age when they are trying to be erased from view.

Letters from Ahmed Arif to Leylâ Erbil 1954-1957

This book, consisting of the letters sent by Ahmed Arif to Leylâ Erbil, undoubtedly promises to provide important information to our literary historians. It clearly reveals the intellectual and publishing environment of the period in which it was written, Ahmed Arif's days of exile, the political pressure he experienced, his inner world and most of all his love.

"I will open my eyes to you in the morning.

In the evening, I get my sleep from you. Wherever and wherever I turn, I find the wonderful dizziness of happiness in front of me.

Even so, I can't be grateful for my situation, I'll be a scoundrel and greedy, and I'll upset you. I wouldn't think of making you bored or boring. I will be your trouble, your burden, your trouble. What are you? Lover, friend, lover, friend... all of them. Most of all, you are Leyla to me. You are my hope, my eye on the world, my planted tree. You are my flying bird, my flowing water. To be able to explain you. I have escaped the wheels of hell. I'm cold, don't close your eyes..."