Refik Halid Karay
Turkish writer
Also known as: Kirpi
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Refik Halid Karay was a prominent Turkish journalist and short-story writer known for his satirical political columns published under the pen name Kirpi. His work often captured the nuances of local speech and detailed observations of Istanbul life.1
Karay's political opinions led to his exile multiple times: by the Young Turks to Anatolia (1913–1918) and by Kemal Atatürk to Lebanon and Syria (1922–1938). While he also wrote novels, his short stories are considered his most significant contribution to Turkish literature.1
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