Halide Edib Adıvar
Turkish author and academic
Born
1884
141 years ago
Died
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Turkey
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A prominent Turkish author and academic, contributed significantly to literature and national identity during the early 20th century. Published numerous novels, essays, and memoirs that reflected the cultural and social changes in Turkey. Actively participated in the Turkish War of Independence, serving as a spokesperson and advocate for women's rights. After the establishment of the Republic of Turkey, continued to engage in educational reforms and women's issues, both in writing and public life.
Authored the novel 'A Clown's Tale'
Contributed to the Turkish War of Independence
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