Reshad Nuri Gyuntekin is a notorious novelist, playwright and writer hailing from Turkey. In his works, the author repeatedly touches on the eternal problems of public life. That is why his works are very popular and relevant. Want to learn more about the work and life of this writer? Read this article!
Reshad Nuri Gyuntekin. Biography. early years
The future writer was born on November 25, 1889 in the Turkish city of Istanbul. Reshad's father - Nuri Bey - worked as a military doctor in the Turkish army with the rank of major. He was educated by a man and was fluent in three foreign languages - French, Arabic and Persian. Father played a rather important role in shaping Reshad Nuri Guentekin as a person and writer. Nuri encouraged his son to study people and nature, to reflect on the essence of things.
Reshad attended a local school in Canakkale. He later moved to Frem’s Izmir High School. After graduating from it in 1912, Reshad entered Istanbul University. From childhood, the boy was fond of folk art and literature. That is why Reshad decided to enter the literary faculty.
Further activities
Reshad began his literary work at the end of the First World War. Güntekin writes short stories under the fictitious name of Jemal Nimet. The first story was published in a popular Turkish magazine in 1917. A year later, various literary studies of Reshad and his reviews on plays were published. In parallel with this, Gyuntekin continues to write his stories. In 1927, he falls in love with Mrs. Hadiye, a graduate of the Erenkey School for Women. The couple is getting married. Soon, the writer gives birth to a daughter.
After graduating, Reshad got a job in Bursa High School, and later - Istanbul. There he worked as a teacher. Reshad gave lessons in literature, philosophy, and Turkish. In addition, he was engaged in leadership work. In 1931, Reshad Nuri Gyuntekin received the position of inspector in the Ministry of National Education (Ministry of National Education). Later, during 1933-1943, the writer worked in the Turkish parliament as a representative of the hometown of anakkale. In 1947, Reshad again returned to the Ministry of Education, but already as a senior inspector. Since 1950, the writer has been working as a cultural consultant in Paris. At the same time, Reshad Nuri Gyuntekin is the representative of Turkey in the UNESCO World Organization.
last years of life
When Guentekin Reshad Nuri retired, he got a job in the literary board of Istanbul. However, his health soon deteriorated sharply.
The writer, due to constant ailments, leaves the country and goes to London for treatment. It later turns out that Gyuntekin is ill with lung cancer. On December 13, 1956, at the age of 67, Reshad dies due to this ailment. The writer was buried in an Istanbul cemetery called Karacaahmet.
Reshad Nuri Gyuntekin: bibliography
Over his life, Reshad has written a huge number of works. He wrote more than a hundred works, including 19 novels, 7 collections of short stories, and a host of theatrical plays. The works of Reshad are of great importance not only for Turkish, but also for world literature. Initially, he wrote short stories that were published in a local magazine. Gyuntekin later decided to try himself in drama. Thus, the plays "Dagger", "Real Hero", "Piece of Stone" and others appeared.
Perhaps Reshad’s work of life is a novel called “The Kinglet is a songbird.” The novel tells the story of a young teacher Farida, who for her lively character was nicknamed the bird Chalykush. The main theme of the novel touches on the problem of love and betrayal. Reshad is trying to answer the eternal question: is it possible to forgive treason? The author believes that forgiveness is necessary only if you truly love. The work is a real gem of Turkish literature. The advantages of the novel include an exciting plot, the presence of very vivid images, an abundance of diverse characters. Also, one cannot fail to note a high level of emotionality. The author understands female psychology very well. It is for this reason that the main character and all her actions look very organic and realistic.