Halid Ziya Uşaklıgil
Turkish author and playwright
Born
1866
159 years ago
Died
March 27th, 1945
80 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Turkey
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An influential figure in Turkish literature, produced significant works in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Authored the celebrated novel 'Aşk-ı Memnu', which is regarded as one of the first modern Turkish novels. Contributed to the development of fictional narrative style in Turkish storytelling and played a central role in the establishment of modern Turkish literature. Engaged in various literary forms, including poetry and theater, and was active in the Turkish literary movement.
Authored the novel 'Aşk-ı Memnu'
Pioneered modern Turkish literature
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