Ömer Seyfettin (Writing)

Ömer Seyfettin, a Turkish writer from the late 19th to early 20th century, is regarded as one of the greatest modern Turkish authors. His work is highly acclaimed for simplifying the Turkish language by moving away from the prevalent use of Persian and Arabic words and phrases of that time. Born in Gönen, a town in Balikesir Province, in 1884, Ömer Seyfettin was the son of a military official. His early life was spent traveling around the coast of the Marmara Sea. He also embarked on a military career, graduating from the Military Academy (Harp Okulu) in 1903. Commissioned as a Lieutenant, he was assigned to the Western Border units of the Ottoman Empire Army, including Kusadasi. It was in Izmir that he first became acquainted with writing. In 1909, he served as an officer in the Hareket Ordusu (Action Army), which suppressed the Istanbul Irtica uprising, a movement of religious...Read More