Sabahattin Ali
Dissident novelist Sabahattin Ali commemorated in ceremonies
The world-famous Turkish novelist and poet Sabahattin Ali has been commemorated in a string of ceremonies held in the northwestern province of Kırklareli on the 73rd anniversary of his killing.
The first ceremony for Ali was held in front of the author's monument on İstasyon Street, one of the busiest spots of the province located on the Bulgarian border.
Iran censors verb 'kiss' in famous Turkish novel
Iran's Culture and Islamic Guidance Ministry has given permission for the publication of "Madonna in a Fur Coat" (Kürk Mantolu Madonna), a 1943 work by celebrated Turkish author Sabahattin Ali, on the condition that the verb "kiss" be removed from the book, daily Hürriyet has reported.
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The country that dislikes books, writers and readers
Since it is the hottest topic nowadays, how about a different and more realistic approach to the novel "Madonna in a Fur Coat" gaffe? It was during an entertainment show when the host thought Sabahattin Ali's book was about the life of pop star Madonna, triggering a storm of social media reactions.
Magazine programmer confuses 'Madonna in a Fur Coat' with story of popstar Madonna
A lifestyle show host has invited derision on social media after mistakenly assuming on air that "Madonna in a Fur Coat" (Kürk Mantolu Madonna), a 1943 work by celebrated Turkish author Sabahattin Ali, was actually a book about American popstar Madonna's love life.
Slain Turkish writer's book brought back to life
A work by one of modern Turkish literature?s most important writers, Sabahattin Ali, will be translated into English for the first time.
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