Araz, Nezihe (1922–)
Araz, Nezihe (1922–)
Turkish author of religious poetry and children's books. Born in Konya, Turkey, 1922; educated at Ankara's Girls Lycée; graduate of University of Ankara, 1946, with a degree in philosophy and psychology.
A religious and cultural conservative, was influenced by the teachings of Rumi; published several books of poetry inspired by Islamic history, including the spiritual growth of the Prophet Muhammad and the saints of Anatolia; also took on journalistic assignments for several of Turkey's conservative pro-Islamic newspapers, including Yeni Sabah and Yeni Istanbul; her writings influenced the resurgence of Islamic fundamentalism in Turkey in the last decades of 20th century.
See also Women in World History.
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