Neyzen Tevfik
Turkish musician and poet (1879-1953) · Turkey · On the map · Writers · Died at 73
Tevfik Kolaylı, better known by his pen name Neyzen Tevfik, was a Turkish poet, satirist, and neyzen. Tevfik was born in Bodrum and died in Istanbul. In addition to his satire, he composed taksims and saz semais.
Neyzen Tevfik is read about 90 times a day, in 5 languages.
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About this person
He used satire against tyranny during the Ottoman period and against those who opposed revolutions during the Republic years. He wrote poems criticising injustice and corruption. He was frequently arrested.
Country
Turkey
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1879 to 1953 · aged 73
