Osman Cemal Kaygılı facts for kids
Osman Cemal Kaygılı (born October 4, 1890, in Istanbul – died January 9, 1945) was a famous Turkish writer and journalist. He wrote many stories and plays that people still enjoy today.
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His Life and Work
Osman Cemal Kaygılı started his writing career early. In 1910, he began writing for a magazine called Eşek. This was the start of his journey as a writer.
Later, in 1925, he became a teacher. He taught the Turkish language at the Istanbul Imam Hatip school. After that, he also taught at Çemberlitaş Boys' School. He helped many students learn about their language.
In 1931, he returned to writing for magazines. He started writing for Yeni Gün magazine. He had a special column there called Corners and parishes of Istanbul, where he shared his thoughts and observations about the city. He also wrote for other important newspapers like Akşam, İkdam, Cumhuriyet, Son Saat, and Açıksöz. He often wrote a column about the latest news, like a modern-day news reporter.
His Books and Plays
Osman Cemal Kaygılı wrote many interesting books and plays. Here are some of his most well-known works:
Novels
- Çingeneler – 1939
- Aygır Fatma – 1944
- Bekri Mustafa – 1944
Plays
- Üfürükçü – 1925
- İstanbul Revüsü – 1925
- Mezarlık Kızı – 1927
