Seyhan Kurt
French-Turkish poet and sociologist
Born
December 16th, 1971
53 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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Born in 1971, a poet and sociologist who explored themes of identity, culture, and social justice. Authored several collections of poetry that reflect on the complexities of contemporary society. Engaged in academic work focusing on the intersection of literature and sociology. Contributed to various literary and cultural discussions in both France and Turkey.
Published multiple poetry collections
Conducted research on cultural identity
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