The legacy of Turkish poet Nazim Hikmet | Literature | Showcase
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The legacy of Turkish poet Nazim Hikmet | Literature | Showcase
Showcase takes a look back at Turkish poet Nazim Hikmet's legacy. Hikmet was despised by the authorities in his homeland. His poems were banned and much of his life was spent in prison. But 55 years after his death he's recognized not only in Turkey, but also globally, as one of world's greatest modern poets.
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