Writer and translator (b. 1915, İstanbul – d. 6 September
1982). She graduated from
Mostly in the review Yeni Ufuklar, her articles were
published in the reviews and newspapers such as Yeni İstanbul, Vatan, Cumhuriyet and Milliyet Sanat. She won Habib Edib Törehan Science Award with the
first volume (1959) of İliada of
Homer that she translated with A. Kadir and Turkish Language Association 1961
Translation Award with the third volume. An award has been organized under her
name by the review Yazko Çeviri for
her successful translation of Greek tales and legends since 1983. However, this
award was given only for two years.
WORKS:
ESSAY-RESEARCH:
İşte İnsan-Ecco Homo (Behold the Man-
Ecce Homo, 1969), Mitoloji Sözlüğü
(Dictionary of Mythology, 1972), Mektuplarıyla
Halikarnas Balıkçısı (Halikarnas Balıkçısı with His Letters, 1976), Hesiodos Eseri ve Kaynakları (Hesiod His
Work and Sources, 1977), Pir Sultan Abdal
(with S. Eyüboğlu, 1977), Sevgi Yönetimi
(Love Management, 1978).
TRAVEL: Mavi Anadolu (The Blue Anatolia, 1960), Mavi Yolculuk (The Blue Voyage, 1962).
CHILDREN’S
LITERATURE: Troya Masalları (The
Tales of Troy, 1981).
MEMOIR-LETTER: Gülleylâ'ya Anılar - En Hakiki Mürşit (Memoirs to
Gülleylâ – The Most True Guide, 2002), Mektuplarıyla
Halikarnas Balıkçısı (Halikarnas Balıkçısı with His Letters, 2002).
She has also translations.