Behƈet Necatigil

Turkish writer

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Behçet Necatigil was a Turkish poet known for his concise and witty verses, which sometimes alluded to Ottoman culture. He chose a distinct poetic path, creating poems that are models of brevity and wit. His collection Sevgilerde (1976) contains his earlier poetry. Necatigil is recognized as a significant figure in modern Turkish literature, particularly for his unique contribution to poetry.1

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Turkish literature
Modern Turkish literature
Behçet Necatigil chose a distinct poetic path, eventually creating poems that are models of brevity and wit; they occasionally refer obliquely to the Ottoman culture of the past. Sevgilerde (1976; “Among the Beloveds”) is a collection of his earlier poetry. Fazıl Hüsnü Dağlarca wrote modernist…
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Behçet Necatigil chose a distinct poetic path, eventually creating poems that are models of brevity and wit; they occasionally refer obliquely to the Ottoman culture of the past. Sevgilerde (1976; “Among the Beloveds”) is a collection of his earlier poetry. Fazıl Hüsnü Dağlarca wrote modernist…
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