Seyfettin Araç’s Anatomy of Pain Trilogy Meets Readers
International PEN member Seyfettin Araç's monodialogue trilogy has been presented to literature enthusiasts under the Cumhuriyet Books label.
Seyfettin Araç, one of the prominent names in contemporary Turkish literature, has completed and presented his Anatomy of Pain trilogy, consisting of the books Dear Loneliness, Dear Deprivation, and Dear Nothingness, to the interest of readers. This comprehensive work, which holds the distinction of being the first example of the monodialogue genre in Turkish literature, draws attention with the original innovations the author brings to the narrative form.
The Literary Journey of the Trilogy
The literary adventure initiated by Seyfettin Araç with his novel Dear Loneliness published in 2021 evolved into a broad trilogy with the addition of the works Dear Deprivation and Dear Nothingness to the series. With this entirety of works, the author invites readers into an out-of-the-ordinary narrative universe.
A First in the Monodialogue Genre
The Anatomy of Pain trilogy holds the characteristic of being the first work written in the monodialogue genre in the history of Turkish literature. This innovative approach in the narrative structure ranks among the fundamental elements reflecting the author's literary identity and formal pursuits.
The Author's International Achievements
Seyfettin Araç, who has served as a literature consultant at TRT Ankara Radio, is also a globally recognized name. The author's work titled Forgotten Lands was translated into French in 2025, and the author was invited to the Paris Book Fair representing Turkey during this process.