SettingsTurkish writers
Abdullah Aymaz
Abdullah Aymaz was born in Kütahya in 1949.
Abdullah Aymaz was born in Kütahya in 1949.
Abdullah Cevdet
Abdullah Cevdet, was an Ottoman intellectual and a medical doctor by profession of Kurdish descent.
Abdullah Cevdet, was an Ottoman intellectual and a medical doctor by profession of Kurdish descent.
Abdülhak Hâmid Tarhan
Abdülhak Hâmid Tarhan was an early 20th century Turkish playwright and poet.
Abdülhak Hâmid Tarhan was an early 20th century Turkish playwright and poet.
Adnan Adıvar
Abdülhak Adnan Adıvar (1882–1955) (Dr. Adnan Adıvar) was a Turkish politician, writer, historian, and by profession a medical doctor.
Abdülhak Adnan Adıvar (1882–1955) (Dr. Adnan Adıvar) was a Turkish politician, writer, historian, and by profession a medical doctor.
Ahmad Hilmi of Filibe
Ahmad Hilmi of Filibe (or Ahmet Hilmi) (1865–1914) is a well known Turkish Sufi writer and thinker.
Ahmad Hilmi of Filibe (or Ahmet Hilmi) (1865–1914) is a well known Turkish Sufi writer and thinker.
Ahmed Bican Yazıcıoğlu
Ahmed Bican Yazıcıoğlu (? - ca.
Ahmed Bican Yazıcıoğlu (? - ca.
Ahmed Hulusi
Ahmed Hulusi was born on the 21st of January 1945, in Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, and was named Ahmed by his mother, and Hulusi by his father.
Ahmed Hulusi was born on the 21st of January 1945, in Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, and was named Ahmed by his mother, and Hulusi by his father.
Ahmed Vefik Pasha
Ahmet Vefik Paşa, was a famous Ottoman statesman, diplomat, playwright and translator of the Tanzimat period.
Ahmet Vefik Paşa, was a famous Ottoman statesman, diplomat, playwright and translator of the Tanzimat period.
Ahmet Almaz
Ahmet Almaz is a Turkish journalist, translator, and non-fiction writer.
Ahmet Almaz is a Turkish journalist, translator, and non-fiction writer.
Ahmet Arvasi
Ahmet Arvasi (February 2, 1932 – December 31, 1988), commonly known as Seyyid Ahmet Arvasi, was a Turkish writer and philosopher.
Ahmet Arvasi (February 2, 1932 – December 31, 1988), commonly known as Seyyid Ahmet Arvasi, was a Turkish writer and philosopher.
Ahmet Esat Tomruk
Ahmet Esat Tomruk (1892/1893 - 14 February 1966) was a Turkish spy born in Constantinople (Istanbul), also known as "İngiliz Kemal" Kemal, the Englishman
In Turkey.
Ahmet Esat Tomruk (1892/1893 - 14 February 1966) was a Turkish spy born in Constantinople (Istanbul), also known as "İngiliz Kemal" Kemal, the Englishman
In Turkey.
Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar
Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar was one of the most important modern novelists and essayists of Turkish literature.
Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar was one of the most important modern novelists and essayists of Turkish literature.
Ahmet Haşim
Ahmet Haşim (also written as Ahmed Hâşim; احمد هاشم ; 1884? – 4 June 1933) was an influential Turkish poet of the early 20th century.
Ahmet Haşim (also written as Ahmed Hâşim; احمد هاشم ; 1884? – 4 June 1933) was an influential Turkish poet of the early 20th century.
Ahmet Hulki Saral
Ahmet Hulki Saral (1905–1982) was a Turkish Army general and a military historian.
Ahmet Hulki Saral (1905–1982) was a Turkish Army general and a military historian.
Ahmet Köklügiller
Ahmet Köklügiller (born 1936) is a contemporary writer and influential educationist.
Ahmet Köklügiller (born 1936) is a contemporary writer and influential educationist.
Ahmet Ümit
Ahmet Ümit is a Turkish author and poet best known for his work in thrillers.
Ahmet Ümit is a Turkish author and poet best known for his work in thrillers.
Ahmet Şerif İzgören
Ahmet Şerif İzgören, was born in Izmir in 1965.
Ahmet Şerif İzgören, was born in Izmir in 1965.
Ali Bayramoğlu
Ali Bayramoğlu (b. 1956) is a Turkish writer and political commentator.
Ali Bayramoğlu (b. 1956) is a Turkish writer and political commentator.
Ali Cimen
Ali Cimen is a Turkish journalist currently working in France.
Ali Cimen is a Turkish journalist currently working in France.
Ali Riza Seyfi
Ali Riza Seyfi (1879-1958) was a Turkish novelist, historian and poet.
Ali Riza Seyfi (1879-1958) was a Turkish novelist, historian and poet.
Altan Öymen
Altan Öymen (1932 Trabzon, Turkey) is a Turkish journalist, author and former politician.
Altan Öymen (1932 Trabzon, Turkey) is a Turkish journalist, author and former politician.
Aslı Erdoğan
Aslı Erdoğan (born 1967) is a prize-winning Turkish writer, human rights activist and former columnist for the newspaper Radikal, whose second novel has been published in English Language transl...
Aslı Erdoğan (born 1967) is a prize-winning Turkish writer, human rights activist and former columnist for the newspaper Radikal, whose second novel has been published in English Language transl...
Aslı Perker
Asli E. Perker is a Turkish journalist and writer.
Asli E. Perker is a Turkish journalist and writer.
Aydilge
Aydilge Sarp, daughter from Adil Sarp and Faika Sarp is a Turkish writer, poet and singer-songwriter.
Aydilge Sarp, daughter from Adil Sarp and Faika Sarp is a Turkish writer, poet and singer-songwriter.
Aysel Gürel
Aysel Gürel (February 7, 1929 – February 17, 2008) was a Turkish lyricist and actress.
Aysel Gürel (February 7, 1929 – February 17, 2008) was a Turkish lyricist and actress.
Ayşegül Acevit
Ayşegül Acevit is a Turish-German writer.
Ayşegül Acevit is a Turish-German writer.
Aziz Nesin
Aziz Nesin was a famous Turkish writer and humorist of Crimean Tatar origin and author of more than 100 books.
Aziz Nesin was a famous Turkish writer and humorist of Crimean Tatar origin and author of more than 100 books.
Azra Erhat
Azra Erhat (b. 6 June 1915, Istanbul – d. 6 September 1982, Istanbul) was a Turkish authoress, archaeologist, academician and translator.
Azra Erhat (b. 6 June 1915, Istanbul – d. 6 September 1982, Istanbul) was a Turkish authoress, archaeologist, academician and translator.
Bahriye Üçok
Bahriye Üçok (1919 - October 6, 1990) was a female Turkish academic of theology, left-wing politician, writer, columnist and women's rights activist, whose assassination in 1990, remains unresolved.
Bahriye Üçok (1919 - October 6, 1990) was a female Turkish academic of theology, left-wing politician, writer, columnist and women's rights activist, whose assassination in 1990, remains unresolved.
Banu Avar
Banu Avar (b. 18 July 1955, Eskisehir) is a Turkish author, journalist, news anchor, and political commentator.
Banu Avar (b. 18 July 1955, Eskisehir) is a Turkish author, journalist, news anchor, and political commentator.
Bedri Rahmi Eyüboğlu
Bedri Rahmi Eyüboğlu (1911, Görele - Septer 21, 1975, İstanbul) was a Turkish painter and poet.
Bedri Rahmi Eyüboğlu (1911, Görele - Septer 21, 1975, İstanbul) was a Turkish painter and poet.
Bilge Umar
Bilge Umar (born 1936) is a Turkish writer, researcher and jurist born in Karşıyaka, İzmir in Turkey.
Bilge Umar (born 1936) is a Turkish writer, researcher and jurist born in Karşıyaka, İzmir in Turkey.
Buket Uzuner
Buket Uzener (born 3 October 1955, Ankara, Turkey) is a writer, author of novels, short stories and travelogues.
Buket Uzener (born 3 October 1955, Ankara, Turkey) is a writer, author of novels, short stories and travelogues.
Burak Eldem
Burak Eldem (born 1961) is a Turkish writer/researcher, a former radio and TV programmer, web developer and journalist.
Burak Eldem (born 1961) is a Turkish writer/researcher, a former radio and TV programmer, web developer and journalist.
Burhan Felek
Burhan Felek was an eminent Turkish journalist, columnist, sportsperson and writer.
Burhan Felek was an eminent Turkish journalist, columnist, sportsperson and writer.
Cahit Zarifoğlu
Abdurrahman Cahit Zarifoğlu (b. 1 July 1940, Ankara - d. 7 June 1987, İstanbul), Turkish poet, writer.
Abdurrahman Cahit Zarifoğlu (b. 1 July 1940, Ankara - d. 7 June 1987, İstanbul), Turkish poet, writer.
Can Bartu
Can Bartu is a Turkish former basketball and football player.
Can Bartu is a Turkish former basketball and football player.
Canan Topçu
Canan Topçu is a Turish-German writer.
Canan Topçu is a Turish-German writer.
Cemal Süreya
Cemal Süreyya was a poet and writer.
Cemal Süreyya was a poet and writer.
Cevat Şakir Kabaağaçlı
Cevat Şakir Kabaağaçlı (17 April 1890, Crete - 13 October 1973, İzmir) (birth name Musa Cevat Şakir; pen-name exclusively used in his writings, "The Fisherman of Halicarnassus"; "Halik...
Cevat Şakir Kabaağaçlı (17 April 1890, Crete - 13 October 1973, İzmir) (birth name Musa Cevat Şakir; pen-name exclusively used in his writings, "The Fisherman of Halicarnassus"; "Halik...
Cumhur Oranci
Rustu Cumhur Oranci (born on October 28, 1960 in Istanbul) is a Turkish writer and literary translator.
Rustu Cumhur Oranci (born on October 28, 1960 in Istanbul) is a Turkish writer and literary translator.
Doğan Kuban
Doğan Kuban (born 1926) is a Turkish architecture historian.
Doğan Kuban (born 1926) is a Turkish architecture historian.
Duran Çetin
Duran Çetin (Feb 15, 1964) is a Turkish author of stories and novels.
Duran Çetin (Feb 15, 1964) is a Turkish author of stories and novels.
Duygu Asena
Duygu Asena (April 19, 1946, İstanbul - July 30, 2006, İstanbul) was a Turkish journalist, best-selling author and activist for women’s rights.
Duygu Asena (April 19, 1946, İstanbul - July 30, 2006, İstanbul) was a Turkish journalist, best-selling author and activist for women’s rights.
Edip Kizildagli
Edip Kizildagli (1920–2003) was a Turkish author.
Edip Kizildagli (1920–2003) was a Turkish author.
Emin Çölaşan
Emin Çölaşan is a Turkish investigative journalist, whose daily column appeared in the country's internationally best-known and most influential mass-circulation newspaper, Istanbul-based Hürr...
Emin Çölaşan is a Turkish investigative journalist, whose daily column appeared in the country's internationally best-known and most influential mass-circulation newspaper, Istanbul-based Hürr...
Emine Caykara
Emine Çaykara (born 1964) is Turkish writer and historian.
Emine Çaykara (born 1964) is Turkish writer and historian.
Enderûnlu Fâzıl
Enderûnlu Fâzıl was a Turkish writer.
Enderûnlu Fâzıl was a Turkish writer.
Enis Batur
Ahmet Enis Batur is a Turkish poet, essayist, novelist, and editor.
Ahmet Enis Batur is a Turkish poet, essayist, novelist, and editor.
Ercan Akbay
Ercan Akbay is a writer, painter and musician, born 12 February 1959 in Istanbul.
Ercan Akbay is a writer, painter and musician, born 12 February 1959 in Istanbul.
Etyen Mahçupyan
Etyen Mahçupyan (born 1950 in Istanbul) is a Turkish-Armenian journalist and writer.
Etyen Mahçupyan (born 1950 in Istanbul) is a Turkish-Armenian journalist and writer.
Ferhan Şensoy
Ferhan Şensoy (born February 26, 1951 in Çarşamba, Turkey) is a prominent Turkish playwright, actor and stage director.
Ferhan Şensoy (born February 26, 1951 in Çarşamba, Turkey) is a prominent Turkish playwright, actor and stage director.
Feridun Zaimoğlu
Feridun Zaimoğlu (born 4 December 1964) is a German author and visual artist of Turkish origin.
Feridun Zaimoğlu (born 4 December 1964) is a German author and visual artist of Turkish origin.
Fethiye Çetin
Fethiye Çetin (born in Maden, Elazığ Province) is a Turkish lawyer, writer and human rights activist.
Fethiye Çetin (born in Maden, Elazığ Province) is a Turkish lawyer, writer and human rights activist.
Fuat Sezgin
Fuat Sezgin (* 24 October 1924 in Bitlis) is the leading authority on the history of Arabic-Islamic science.
Fuat Sezgin (* 24 October 1924 in Bitlis) is the leading authority on the history of Arabic-Islamic science.
Füruzan
Füruzan Yerdelen (born October 29, 1935) is an award-winning self-taught Turkish writer, who is highly regarded for her sensitive characterisations of the poor and her depictions of Turkish imm...
Füruzan Yerdelen (born October 29, 1935) is an award-winning self-taught Turkish writer, who is highly regarded for her sensitive characterisations of the poor and her depictions of Turkish imm...
Giritli Ali Aziz Efendi
Giritli Ali Aziz Efendi was an Ottoman ambassador and an Ottoman author of the late-18th century and he is notable for his novel "Muhayyelât", a unique work of fiction blending personal and fant...
Giritli Ali Aziz Efendi was an Ottoman ambassador and an Ottoman author of the late-18th century and he is notable for his novel "Muhayyelât", a unique work of fiction blending personal and fant...
Giritli Sırrı Pasha
Giritli Sırrı Pasha (Sırrı Pasha the Cretan) was a 19th century Ottoman administrator and man of letters of Turkish Cretan origin.
Giritli Sırrı Pasha (Sırrı Pasha the Cretan) was a 19th century Ottoman administrator and man of letters of Turkish Cretan origin.
Güney Dal
Güney Dal (born 1944, Çanakkale) is a Turkish-German writer.
Güney Dal (born 1944, Çanakkale) is a Turkish-German writer.
Habib Bektaş
Habib Bektaş is a German-Turkish writer who has lived in Germany since 1972.
Habib Bektaş is a German-Turkish writer who has lived in Germany since 1972.
Halide Nusret Zorlutuna
Halide Nusret Zorlutuna (1901, Istanbul – 10 June 1984) was a Turkish poet and novelist.
Halide Nusret Zorlutuna (1901, Istanbul – 10 June 1984) was a Turkish poet and novelist.
Halil Gür
Halil Gür (born 1951) is a Dutch author of Turkish extraction, and is important as one of the first Turkish immigrants to write about the Netherlands.
Halil Gür (born 1951) is a Dutch author of Turkish extraction, and is important as one of the first Turkish immigrants to write about the Netherlands.
Halit Kıvanç
Halit Kıvanç is a Turkish television and radio presenter, humorist, journalist and writer.
Halit Kıvanç is a Turkish television and radio presenter, humorist, journalist and writer.
Hasan Ali Toptaş
Hasan Ali Toptaş (born 1958) is a prominent Turkish novelist and short story writer.
Hasan Ali Toptaş (born 1958) is a prominent Turkish novelist and short story writer.
Hikmet Bilâ
Hikmet Bilâ was a Turkish journalist and columnist.
Hikmet Bilâ was a Turkish journalist and columnist.
Hüdai Ülker
Hüdai Ülker is a German-Turkish writer.
Hüdai Ülker is a German-Turkish writer.
Irfan Orga
İrfan Orga (October 31, 1908–November 29,1970) was a Turkish fighter pilot, staff officer, and author, writing in English.
İrfan Orga (October 31, 1908–November 29,1970) was a Turkish fighter pilot, staff officer, and author, writing in English.
İhsan Oktay Anar
İhsan Oktay Anar, born 1960 in Yozgat, Turkey, is a Turkish writer, illustrator, literature translator and an academic.
İhsan Oktay Anar, born 1960 in Yozgat, Turkey, is a Turkish writer, illustrator, literature translator and an academic.
İlhan Selçuk
İlhan Selçuk (March 11, 1925 – June 21, 2010) was a Turkish lawyer, journalist, author, novelist and editor.
İlhan Selçuk (March 11, 1925 – June 21, 2010) was a Turkish lawyer, journalist, author, novelist and editor.
İsmail Cem İpekçi
İsmail Cem İpekçi (February 15, 1940, Istanbul – January 24, 2007, Istanbul) was a Turkish politician, journalist, statesman and former minister of foreign affairs.
İsmail Cem İpekçi (February 15, 1940, Istanbul – January 24, 2007, Istanbul) was a Turkish politician, journalist, statesman and former minister of foreign affairs.
İsmet Özel
İsmet Özel (born 19 September 1944 in Kayseri) is a Turkish poet and scholar.
İsmet Özel (born 19 September 1944 in Kayseri) is a Turkish poet and scholar.
Kaan İnce
Kaan İnce (2 February 1970 - 13 August 1992) was a Turkish writer and poet.
Kaan İnce (2 February 1970 - 13 August 1992) was a Turkish writer and poet.
Karekin Deveciyan
Karekin Deveciyan (1868 in Harput–1964 in Istanbul) was a Turkish-Armenian zoologist who wrote Türkiye'de Balık ve Balıkçılık, one of the first scientific studies on fish and fisheries...
Karekin Deveciyan (1868 in Harput–1964 in Istanbul) was a Turkish-Armenian zoologist who wrote Türkiye'de Balık ve Balıkçılık, one of the first scientific studies on fish and fisheries...
Katip Çelebi
Kâtip Çelebi, Mustafa bin Abdullah, Haji Khalifa or Kalfa, was an Ottoman Turkish scholar.
Kâtip Çelebi, Mustafa bin Abdullah, Haji Khalifa or Kalfa, was an Ottoman Turkish scholar.
Kenan Yücel
Kenan Yücel (b. 1974, Bursa, Turkey), Turkish poet and writer.
Kenan Yücel (b. 1974, Bursa, Turkey), Turkish poet and writer.
Kutlu Adali
Kutlu Adali, b. 1935, Nicosia, assassinated 1996, Turkish Cypriot journalist, poet and socio-political researcher, peace advocate.
Kutlu Adali, b. 1935, Nicosia, assassinated 1996, Turkish Cypriot journalist, poet and socio-political researcher, peace advocate.
Latife Tekin
Latife Tekin is one of the most influential Turkish female authors.
Latife Tekin is one of the most influential Turkish female authors.
Lokman Polat
Lokman Polat (born in 1956 in Lice, Diyarbakır Province) is a Turkish-Swedish writer of Kurdish origin.
Lokman Polat (born in 1956 in Lice, Diyarbakır Province) is a Turkish-Swedish writer of Kurdish origin.
Luke Icarus Simon
Luke Icarus Simon is an Australian author, actor, playwright and screenplay writer.
Luke Icarus Simon is an Australian author, actor, playwright and screenplay writer.
Mahmut Şenol
Mahmut Şenol (born on November 23, 1958) is a contemporary Turkish author and journalist.
Mahmut Şenol (born on November 23, 1958) is a contemporary Turkish author and journalist.
Mario Levi
Mario Levi (1957 - ) is one of the most important modern novelists of Turkish literature.
Mario Levi (1957 - ) is one of the most important modern novelists of Turkish literature.
Mehmed Emîn Bozarslan
Mehmed Emîn Bozarslan, (1935- ), is a Kurdish writer.
Mehmed Emîn Bozarslan, (1935- ), is a Kurdish writer.
Mehmed Uzun
Mehmed Uzun was a contemporary Kurdish writer and novelist.
Mehmed Uzun was a contemporary Kurdish writer and novelist.
Mehmet Ali Birand
Mehmet Ali Birand is a liberal Turkish journalist, political commentator and writer.
Mehmet Ali Birand is a liberal Turkish journalist, political commentator and writer.
Mehmet Coral
Mehmet Gündüz Coral (Born in İzmir/Turkey 11 sep.1947)is a Turkish novelist, known for his novels with historical settings.
Mehmet Gündüz Coral (Born in İzmir/Turkey 11 sep.1947)is a Turkish novelist, known for his novels with historical settings.
Mehmet Emin Yurdakul
Mehmet Emin Yurdakul (1869 in Istanbul – 14 January 1944 in Istanbul) was a Turkish writer.
Mehmet Emin Yurdakul (1869 in Istanbul – 14 January 1944 in Istanbul) was a Turkish writer.
Mehmet Eroğlu
Mehmet Eroğlu is a Turkish novelist.
Mehmet Eroğlu is a Turkish novelist.
Mehmet Güreli
Mehmet Güreli is a Turkish writer, painter, director and musician born in 1949 in Istanbul, Turkey.
Mehmet Güreli is a Turkish writer, painter, director and musician born in 1949 in Istanbul, Turkey.
Mehmet Murat Somer
Mehmet Murat Somer (born 1959) is a Turkish author of crime fiction best known for his Hop-Çiki-Yaya series set in Istanbul and featuring an unnamed transvestite amateur detective.
Mehmet Murat Somer (born 1959) is a Turkish author of crime fiction best known for his Hop-Çiki-Yaya series set in Istanbul and featuring an unnamed transvestite amateur detective.
Meltem Arıkan
Meltem Arıkan, born on January 7, 1968, in Ankara, is a Turkish novelist and playwright.
Meltem Arıkan, born on January 7, 1968, in Ankara, is a Turkish novelist and playwright.
Metin Kaçan
Metin Kaçan (b.1961, Kayseri, Turkey) is a Turkish author who is best known for his novels Ağır Roman (Cholera Street), and Fındık Sekiz.
Metin Kaçan (b.1961, Kayseri, Turkey) is a Turkish author who is best known for his novels Ağır Roman (Cholera Street), and Fındık Sekiz.
Moris Farhi
Moris Farhi MBE is an author who has been vice-president of International PEN since 2001.
Moris Farhi MBE is an author who has been vice-president of International PEN since 2001.
Murat Gülsoy
Murat Gülsoy' (born 1967) is a Turkish writer.
Murat Gülsoy' (born 1967) is a Turkish writer.
Mustafa Olpak
Mustafa Olpak (October 1953 in Ayvalık) is an Afro-Turkish writer and activist.
Mustafa Olpak (October 1953 in Ayvalık) is an Afro-Turkish writer and activist.
Mustafa Ziyalan
Mustafa Ziyalan (May 14 1959, Zonguldak, Turkey) is a writer and poet.
Mustafa Ziyalan (May 14 1959, Zonguldak, Turkey) is a writer and poet.
Muzaffer İzgü
Muzaffer Izgü (born 1933) is a prize-winning Turkish writer and professional teacher, who has authored over 90 books for adults and children.
Muzaffer Izgü (born 1933) is a prize-winning Turkish writer and professional teacher, who has authored over 90 books for adults and children.
Münir Göle
Münir Göle is a photographer and Turkish writer, born in 1961 in Istanbul, who lives and works in Geneva.
Münir Göle is a photographer and Turkish writer, born in 1961 in Istanbul, who lives and works in Geneva.
Nasuh Mahruki
Ali Nasuh Mahruki is a professional mountain climber, writer, photographer and documentary producer.
Ali Nasuh Mahruki is a professional mountain climber, writer, photographer and documentary producer.
Necdet Sançar
Necdet Sançar was a Turkish literature teacher who became one of the prominent personalities of the Pan-Turanism school.
Necdet Sançar was a Turkish literature teacher who became one of the prominent personalities of the Pan-Turanism school.
Necip Fazıl Kısakürek
Ahmet Necip Fazıl Kısakürek (May 26, 1904 – May 25, 1983) was a Turkish poet, novelist, playwright, philosopher and activist.
Ahmet Necip Fazıl Kısakürek (May 26, 1904 – May 25, 1983) was a Turkish poet, novelist, playwright, philosopher and activist.
Nedim Şener
Nedim Şener is a Turkish writer and journalist who recently wrote for the Milliyet and Posta newspapers.
Nedim Şener is a Turkish writer and journalist who recently wrote for the Milliyet and Posta newspapers.
Nejdet Sançar
Necdet Sançar (May 1, 1910- February 22, 1975) was a Turkish literature teacher who became one of the prominent personalities of the Pan-Turanism school.
Necdet Sançar (May 1, 1910- February 22, 1975) was a Turkish literature teacher who became one of the prominent personalities of the Pan-Turanism school.
Neyzen Tevfik
Neyzen Tevfik (March 24, 1879 – January 28, 1953) was a Turkish poet, satirist, and neyzen (a "ney performer" in Turkish).
Neyzen Tevfik (March 24, 1879 – January 28, 1953) was a Turkish poet, satirist, and neyzen (a "ney performer" in Turkish).
Nezihe Muhiddin
Nezihe Muhiddin was an Ottoman and Turkish women's rights activist, journalist, writer and political leader.
Nezihe Muhiddin was an Ottoman and Turkish women's rights activist, journalist, writer and political leader.
Nihal Atsız
Hüseyin Nihâl Atsız was a prominent RacistTurkish writer, novelist, poet and philosopher.
Hüseyin Nihâl Atsız was a prominent RacistTurkish writer, novelist, poet and philosopher.
Nuray Lale
Nuray Lale is a Turkish-German writer and translator.
Nuray Lale is a Turkish-German writer and translator.
Nurduran Duman
Nurduran Duman (born Çan-Çanakkale, 23 October 1974) is a Turkish poet, writer, essayist, translator.
Nurduran Duman (born Çan-Çanakkale, 23 October 1974) is a Turkish poet, writer, essayist, translator.
Onat Kutlar
Mehmet Arif Onat Kutlar (January 25, 1936 – January 11, 1995), also known as Onat Kutlar, was a prominent Turkish writer and poet, founder of the Turkish Sinematek and one of the fou...
Mehmet Arif Onat Kutlar (January 25, 1936 – January 11, 1995), also known as Onat Kutlar, was a prominent Turkish writer and poet, founder of the Turkish Sinematek and one of the fou...
Orhan Pamuk
Ferit Orhan Pamuk is a Turkish novelist, screenwriter, academic and recipient of the 2006 Nobel Prize in Literature.
Ferit Orhan Pamuk is a Turkish novelist, screenwriter, academic and recipient of the 2006 Nobel Prize in Literature.
Osman Nuri Topbaş
Osman Nuri Topbaş (born in 1942) is a Turkish Sufi master and author who lives in Istanbul, Turkey.
Osman Nuri Topbaş (born in 1942) is a Turkish Sufi master and author who lives in Istanbul, Turkey.
Peride Celal
Peride Celal (born June 10, 1916) is a Turkish author.
Peride Celal (born June 10, 1916) is a Turkish author.
Pioneers of Science
Pioneers of Science (Bilimin öncüleri) (ISBN 9786055888039) is a book by Cemal Yıldırım which has run to 22 editions.
Pioneers of Science (Bilimin öncüleri) (ISBN 9786055888039) is a book by Cemal Yıldırım which has run to 22 editions.
Rabia Kazan
Rabia Özden Kazan (born June 25, 1976 in Malatya, Turkey) is a Turkish journalist.
Rabia Özden Kazan (born June 25, 1976 in Malatya, Turkey) is a Turkish journalist.
Raci Şaşmaz
Raci Şaşmaz (born 30 October 1973, in Sivrice, Elazig) is a Turkish film producer, writer and actor.
Raci Şaşmaz (born 30 October 1973, in Sivrice, Elazig) is a Turkish film producer, writer and actor.
Rahîm Er
Rahîm Er is a Turkish author and lawyer.
Rahîm Er is a Turkish author and lawyer.
Recep Uslu
Recep Uslu is a Turkish writer and researcher on Turkish musicology.
Recep Uslu is a Turkish writer and researcher on Turkish musicology.
Rekin Teksoy
Rekin Teksoy is a Turkish lawyer, author and translator.
Rekin Teksoy is a Turkish lawyer, author and translator.
Reşat Ekrem Koçu
Reşat Ekrem Koçu (1905–1975) is a Turkish historian and writer mostly known for his work "İstanbul Ansiklopedisi".
Reşat Ekrem Koçu (1905–1975) is a Turkish historian and writer mostly known for his work "İstanbul Ansiklopedisi".
Ruhi Khalidi
Ruhi al-Khalidi (1864–1913) was a writer, teacher, activist and politician in the Ottoman Empire at the turn of the twentieth century.
Ruhi al-Khalidi (1864–1913) was a writer, teacher, activist and politician in the Ottoman Empire at the turn of the twentieth century.
Rıfat Ilgaz
Rıfat Ilgaz (24 April 1911 – 7 July 1993) was a poet who was born in Cide, Kastamonu, Turkey.
Rıfat Ilgaz (24 April 1911 – 7 July 1993) was a poet who was born in Cide, Kastamonu, Turkey.
Rıza Tevfik Bölükbaşı
Rıza Tevfik was a Turkish philosopher, poet, politician and a community leader of late 19th century and early 20th century.
Rıza Tevfik was a Turkish philosopher, poet, politician and a community leader of late 19th century and early 20th century.
Sabahattin Eyüboğlu
Sabahattin Eyüboğlu (1908 – January 13, 1973) was a Turkish writer, translator and essayist.
Sabahattin Eyüboğlu (1908 – January 13, 1973) was a Turkish writer, translator and essayist.
Sabit İnce
Sabit İnce (born 27 August 1954 in Nevşehir) is a Turkish poet and Islamist scholar.
Sabit İnce (born 27 August 1954 in Nevşehir) is a Turkish poet and Islamist scholar.
Sabri Kalic
Sabri Kaliç, born on May 19, 1966 in İzmir, Turkey is a Turkish film director, experimental film producer and writer.
Sabri Kaliç, born on May 19, 1966 in İzmir, Turkey is a Turkish film director, experimental film producer and writer.
Sadık Yemni
Sadık Yemni (born Istanbul, 1951) is a Dutch novelist of Turkish extraction.
Sadık Yemni (born Istanbul, 1951) is a Dutch novelist of Turkish extraction.
Safveti Ziya
Safveti Ziya is an Ottoman-Turkish writer.
Safveti Ziya is an Ottoman-Turkish writer.
Sait Faik Abasıyanık
Sait Faik Abasıyanık was one of the greatest Turkish writers of short stories and poetry.
Sait Faik Abasıyanık was one of the greatest Turkish writers of short stories and poetry.
Samiha Ayverdi
Samiha Ayverdi was a Turkish writer and Sufi mystic.
Samiha Ayverdi was a Turkish writer and Sufi mystic.
Selâhattin Kantar
Ömer Selahattin Kantar (born 1878, İzmir, Ottoman Empire - died 17 November 1949, İzmir, Turkey) was a Turkish archaeologist, museum director, journalist and playwright.
Ömer Selahattin Kantar (born 1878, İzmir, Ottoman Empire - died 17 November 1949, İzmir, Turkey) was a Turkish archaeologist, museum director, journalist and playwright.
Selçuk Altun
Selçuk Altun (born 1950) is a Turkish writer, publisher and retired banking executive.
Selçuk Altun (born 1950) is a Turkish writer, publisher and retired banking executive.
Sevin Okyay
Sevin Okyay is a Turkish literary critic, journalist, author, regular columnist and a prolific translator.
Sevin Okyay is a Turkish literary critic, journalist, author, regular columnist and a prolific translator.
Sevtap Baycılı
Sevtap Baycılı is a Dutch writer of Turkish extraction.
Sevtap Baycılı is a Dutch writer of Turkish extraction.
Solomon Kimhi
Solomon Kimhi was a Turkish rabbinical author who lived at Constantinople in the middle of the nineteenth century.
Solomon Kimhi was a Turkish rabbinical author who lived at Constantinople in the middle of the nineteenth century.
Soner Cagaptay
Soner Çağaptay is the director of the Turkish Research Program at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy.
Soner Çağaptay is the director of the Turkish Research Program at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy.
Sunay Akın
Sunay Akın (born 1962, Trabzon, Turkey) is a Turkish poet, writer, TV host, journalist, and a philanthropist.
Sunay Akın (born 1962, Trabzon, Turkey) is a Turkish poet, writer, TV host, journalist, and a philanthropist.
Suzan Emine Kaube
Suzan Emine Kaube (Istanbul, 1942) is a Turkish-German writer, painter and pedagogue.
Suzan Emine Kaube (Istanbul, 1942) is a Turkish-German writer, painter and pedagogue.
Süleyman Ateş
Süleyman Ateş is a Turkish theologian, philosopher and writer.
Süleyman Ateş is a Turkish theologian, philosopher and writer.
Süreyya Ağaoğlu
Süreyya Ağaoğlu was a Turkish writer, jurist, and the first female lawyer in Turkish history.
Süreyya Ağaoğlu was a Turkish writer, jurist, and the first female lawyer in Turkish history.
Turgut Berkes
Turgut Berkes (born 1953) is a Turkish rock musician, painter, and writer.
Turgut Berkes (born 1953) is a Turkish rock musician, painter, and writer.
Ugur Soldan
Ugur Soldan (born 1978) is a Turkish author, critic, academician and lecturer.
Ugur Soldan (born 1978) is a Turkish author, critic, academician and lecturer.
Uğur Dündar
Uğur Dündar is a Turkish journalist, anchorman, political commentator and writer.
Uğur Dündar is a Turkish journalist, anchorman, political commentator and writer.
Vartan Pasha
Vartan Pasha (Hovsep Vartanian or Osep Vartanian) was an Ottoman Armenian statesman, author and journalist of the 19th century, promoted to the rank of "Pasha" after three decades in...
Vartan Pasha (Hovsep Vartanian or Osep Vartanian) was an Ottoman Armenian statesman, author and journalist of the 19th century, promoted to the rank of "Pasha" after three decades in...
Vecihi Başarın
Vecihi Başarın is a Turkish Australian historian and author with a special interest in Gallipoli.
Vecihi Başarın is a Turkish Australian historian and author with a special interest in Gallipoli.
Yasin Aslan
Yasin Aslan is a Turkish author.
Yasin Aslan is a Turkish author.
Yekta Uzunoglu
Yekta Uzunoglu or Yekta Geylanî (b.
Yekta Uzunoglu or Yekta Geylanî (b.
Yusuf Akçura
Yusuf Akçura was a prominent Tatar activist and ideologue of Turanism in the late Ottoman Empire.
Yusuf Akçura was a prominent Tatar activist and ideologue of Turanism in the late Ottoman Empire.
Yusuf Atılgan
Yusuf Atılgan was a Turkish novelist and dramatist, who is best known for his novels Aylak Adam and Anayurt Oteli.
Yusuf Atılgan was a Turkish novelist and dramatist, who is best known for his novels Aylak Adam and Anayurt Oteli.
Zafer Aracagök
Zafer Aracagök (born 1962) is a writer and a composer from Turkey.
Zafer Aracagök (born 1962) is a writer and a composer from Turkey.
Zehra Çırak
Zehra Çırak (Istanbul, 1960) is a Turkish-German writer.
Zehra Çırak (Istanbul, 1960) is a Turkish-German writer.
Zeynep Ahunbay
Zeynep Ahunbay (born 1946, Ünye, Ordu Province) is a leading Turkish scholar of antiquities.
Zeynep Ahunbay (born 1946, Ünye, Ordu Province) is a leading Turkish scholar of antiquities.
Zülfü Livaneli
Ömer Zülfü Livanelioğlu (b. 1946 Ilgın, Turkey) is a popular Turkish folk musician (singer and composer), a novelist, newspaper columnist and a film director who has been highly popular for decades.
Ömer Zülfü Livanelioğlu (b. 1946 Ilgın, Turkey) is a popular Turkish folk musician (singer and composer), a novelist, newspaper columnist and a film director who has been highly popular for decades.
Çelik Gülersoy
Çelik Gülersoy (September 23, 1930 Hakkâri - July 6, 2003 Istanbul) was a Turkish lawyer, historical preservationist, writer and poet.
Çelik Gülersoy (September 23, 1930 Hakkâri - July 6, 2003 Istanbul) was a Turkish lawyer, historical preservationist, writer and poet.
Çetin Altan
Çetin Altan, (b. 20 June 1927, Istanbul, Turkey) is a Turkish writer, journalist, and a former member of parliament.
Çetin Altan, (b. 20 June 1927, Istanbul, Turkey) is a Turkish writer, journalist, and a former member of parliament.
Çetin Özek
Professor Dr. Çetin Özek was a prominent Turkish jurist, author and journalist.
Professor Dr. Çetin Özek was a prominent Turkish jurist, author and journalist.
Ömer Asan
Ömer Şükrü Asan (born May 28, 1961 in Trabzon, Turkey), is a Turkish folklorist, photographer and writer.
Ömer Şükrü Asan (born May 28, 1961 in Trabzon, Turkey), is a Turkish folklorist, photographer and writer.
Ömer Seyfettin
Ömer Seyfettin, also Omer Seyfeddin, was a Turkish nationalist writer from late 19th to early 20th century, considered to be one of the greatest modern Turkish authors.
Ömer Seyfettin, also Omer Seyfeddin, was a Turkish nationalist writer from late 19th to early 20th century, considered to be one of the greatest modern Turkish authors.
Özhan Öztürk
Özhan Öztürk (born 1968) is a Turkish writer and researcher.
Özhan Öztürk (born 1968) is a Turkish writer and researcher.
Ümit Kaftancıoğlu
Ümit Kaftancıoğlu was a Turkish TV producer, writer and columnist of the newspaper Cumhuriyet.
Ümit Kaftancıoğlu was a Turkish TV producer, writer and columnist of the newspaper Cumhuriyet.
Ümit Ünal
Ümit Ünal is a Turkish film director, screenwriter and author.
Ümit Ünal is a Turkish film director, screenwriter and author.
Üstün Bilgen-Reinart
Üstün Bilgen-Reinart (b. 1947 in Ankara, Turkey) is a Turkish- Canadian writer, journalist and broadcaster, with two notable books on the sufferings experienced by the relocated Aboriginal peopl...
Üstün Bilgen-Reinart (b. 1947 in Ankara, Turkey) is a Turkish- Canadian writer, journalist and broadcaster, with two notable books on the sufferings experienced by the relocated Aboriginal peopl...
Üzeyir Garih
Üzeyir Garih was a prominent Turkish Jewish businessman and a cofounder of Alarko Holding.
Üzeyir Garih was a prominent Turkish Jewish businessman and a cofounder of Alarko Holding.
Şadi Üçüncü
Şadi Üçüncü was a Turkish-German writer.
Şadi Üçüncü was a Turkish-German writer.
Şakir Bilgin
Şakir Bilgin is a German-Turkish writer.
Şakir Bilgin is a German-Turkish writer.
Şerafettin Yıldız
Şerafettin Yıldız is a Turkish-Austrian writer and translator.
Şerafettin Yıldız is a Turkish-Austrian writer and translator.
Şükrü Kaya
Şükrü Kaya (1883 - 1959) was an Ottoman civil servant and Turkish politician, who served as government minister and minister of foreign affairs in Turkey.
Şükrü Kaya (1883 - 1959) was an Ottoman civil servant and Turkish politician, who served as government minister and minister of foreign affairs in Turkey.