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A Turkish man from Canakkale pining for his wife
A Turkish man from Canakkale pining for his wife (or lost love...!). This card was purchased by an unknown British serviceman based at Canakkale during the Chanak Crisis (late 1922, early 1923). Date: 1923
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In this poignant black-and-white postcard image, a Turkish man from Canakkale is seen deeply engrossed in thought, his gaze fixed on an ethereal vision before him. The year is 1923, and the scene unfolds amidst the tumultuous backdrop of the Chanak Crisis, a period of political instability and tension in the wake of the Turkish War of Independence. The man sits at a simple wooden desk, the only source of light in the dimly lit room coming from a solitary lamp. A vase of wilted flowers sits nearby, their faded petals a testament to the passage of time and the man's longing. The man's face is etched with lines of worry and sorrow, his eyes brimming with unshed tears as he pines for his beloved, a vision of whom appears before him in his dreams. The woman in his vision is not present in the room, yet her presence is palpable. Her image, captured in the photograph, is framed and placed on a small table before him. The man's hands rest gently on the table, as if reaching out to touch the image, to bridge the gap between reality and fantasy. The man's expression speaks volumes of his deep love and longing, his heart heavy with the weight of separation. The postcard, purchased by an unknown British serviceman based at Canakkale during this turbulent time, offers a glimpse into the personal stories and emotions that lay beneath the surface of the historical events unfolding around them. This poignant image serves as a reminder of the enduring power of love and the human capacity to find solace in dreams and memories, even amidst the chaos and uncertainty of the world around us.
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