Synopses & Reviews
One of the great poets of the twentieth century, Nazim Hikmet was often described as a “romantic revolutionary.” Despite achieving international fame for his lyrical poetry and being published in fifty languages, he was repeatedly arrested for his political beliefs. Hikmet was one of Che Guevara’s favorite poets.
Synopsis
Acclaimed Turkish revolutionary poet who spent much of his life in prison or exile.
About the Author
Turkish poet, playwright and novelist who is acclaimed as the first modern Turkish poet and one of the greatest international poets of the twentieth century. Often called a "romantic communist" or "romantic revolutionary," he was repeatedly arrested for his political beliefs, spending much of his adult life in prison or exile. His poetry has been translated into over fifty languages. Young Argentinian scholar and activist.