Osman Türkay
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Osman Türkay was a Turkish Cypriot poet
and was a nominee for the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1988.
After completing his studies at a private school in Kyrenia
, Türkay went to London
where he read philosophy and studied journalism
, after which he was employed on the staff of several magazines and newspapers.
The internationally acclaimed poet, whose literary output includes a number of published books and anthologies, has been accredited with many honours in recognition of his contributions to the literature.
In his latest works, Türkay has shown a greater tendency towards working in English
and his poetry has also become more abstract in essence and concept. His notable "space age" poetry has won him recognition.
His works are published in more than 30 languages.
Poet
A poet is a person who writes poetry. A poet's work can be literal, meaning that his work is derived from a specific event, or metaphorical, meaning that his work can take on many meanings and forms. Poets have existed since antiquity, in nearly all languages, and have produced works that vary...
and was a nominee for the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1988.
After completing his studies at a private school in Kyrenia
Kyrenia
Kyrenia is a town on the northern coast of Cyprus, noted for its historic harbour and castle. Internationally recognised as part of the Republic of Cyprus, Kyrenia has been under Turkish control since the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974...
, Türkay went to London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
where he read philosophy and studied journalism
Journalism
Journalism is the practice of investigation and reporting of events, issues and trends to a broad audience in a timely fashion. Though there are many variations of journalism, the ideal is to inform the intended audience. Along with covering organizations and institutions such as government and...
, after which he was employed on the staff of several magazines and newspapers.
The internationally acclaimed poet, whose literary output includes a number of published books and anthologies, has been accredited with many honours in recognition of his contributions to the literature.
In his latest works, Türkay has shown a greater tendency towards working in English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
and his poetry has also become more abstract in essence and concept. His notable "space age" poetry has won him recognition.
His works are published in more than 30 languages.