I Lived in Silence – Mehmet Âkif in the Press (1936–1940)

I Lived in Silence – Mehmet Âkif in the Press (1936–1940)

This work brings together articles published in newspapers, magazines, and various periodicals about Mehmet Âkif Ersoy, the poet of the Turkish National Anthem, during the years following his death (1936–1940). Mehmet Âkif’s ideas, personality, literary legacy, and the criticisms and praises directed at him in the press of the period are presented in chronological order.

The book is not merely a survey of the press; it also reveals how Âkif’s position in the early years of the Republic and his influence on literary and intellectual life were shaped in the collective memory of society. I Lived in Silence demonstrates that, although he may have appeared “silent,” his influence was in fact powerful and enduring. As such, it serves as a valuable resource for both researchers and general readers seeking to understand perceptions of Mehmet Âkif during the first years after his death.

Authors: İsmail Kara, Fulya İbanoğlu

Publisher: Zeytinburnu Municipality Cultural Publications

ISBN: 9786058817913

Language: Turkish

Dimensions: 22 x 28 cm

Page Count: 797