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Sezai Karakoç

1933 – 2021

Turkish poet

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About Sezai Karakoç

Lived 1933 – 2021 (aged 88). Sezai Karakoç was a Turkish poet, writer and politician.

Ahmet Sezai Karakoç (22 January 1933 – 16 November 2021) was a Turkish writer, thinker, community leader, and poet.

Biography Karakoç graduated from the Faculty of Political Science at Ankara University and worked in the finance sector for many years. He was one of the pioneers of Turkish literature who aimed at bridging traditional Islamic beliefs and modern poetic techniques.

He sees three essential elements for a poet. These three elements he calls Peer Gynt’s triangle, according to Karakoç, exists in Henrik Ibsen’s play, Peer Gynt. These three elements are: Poet must be himself. To be himself a poet must transform. Second element: a poet must be self content. Poet must love his art while being transformed by it. Thirdly, to be self-content, one must feel joy. This joy comes not from living but from letting live.

Karakoç was among the contributors of the literary magazine Papirüs which was edited by Cemal Süreya.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Ankara University Faculty of Political Science, Ankara University
Awards
Presidential Culture and Arts Grand Awards

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sezai Karakoç?

Turkish poet (1933–2021)

When was Sezai Karakoç born?

Sezai Karakoç was born on 22 January 1933 in Ergani.

When did Sezai Karakoç die?

Sezai Karakoç died on 16 November 2021 in Fatih.

What was Sezai Karakoç's occupation?

Sezai Karakoç was a poet, writer and politician.

What nationality was Sezai Karakoç?

Sezai Karakoç was Turkish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sezai Karakoç

· Wikidata: Q1395090

· DBpedia: Sezai Karakoç

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