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Title: The Diary of a Turk

Note: Reading ease score: 51.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Turgut Dincer (This file was produced from
images generously made available by The Internet Archive
and Hathi Trust)

Summary: "The Diary of a Turk" by Halil Halit is a memoir written in the early 20th century. The work presents a personal perspective on life in Turkey, specifically focusing on the author's experiences growing up in Asia Minor and his reflections on societal norms. The narrative explores themes such as family heritage, education, and the cultural practices surrounding women and polygamy in Ottoman society. At the start of the memoir, the author introduces his Asiatic origins, recounts stories of his family's religious significance, and reflects on his childhood in the town of Angora. He discusses his father's charitable nature, the circumstances surrounding his father's death, and the educational challenges he faced. The initial chapters also touch upon his early encounters with the harem system, the customs of seclusion for women, and his childhood antics. As he navigates through his family's traditions and societal expectations, he provides insights into the intersection of personal aspirations and the rigid customs of Ottoman life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Çerkesseyhizade Halil Halit, 1869-1931

EBook No.: 50048

Published: Sep 24, 2015

Downloads: 104

Language: English

Subject: Turkey -- Social life and customs

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Balkan Peninsula, Turkey

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Diary of a Turk

Note: Reading ease score: 51.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Turgut Dincer (This file was produced from
images generously made available by The Internet Archive
and Hathi Trust)

Summary: "The Diary of a Turk" by Halil Halit is a memoir written in the early 20th century. The work presents a personal perspective on life in Turkey, specifically focusing on the author's experiences growing up in Asia Minor and his reflections on societal norms. The narrative explores themes such as family heritage, education, and the cultural practices surrounding women and polygamy in Ottoman society. At the start of the memoir, the author introduces his Asiatic origins, recounts stories of his family's religious significance, and reflects on his childhood in the town of Angora. He discusses his father's charitable nature, the circumstances surrounding his father's death, and the educational challenges he faced. The initial chapters also touch upon his early encounters with the harem system, the customs of seclusion for women, and his childhood antics. As he navigates through his family's traditions and societal expectations, he provides insights into the intersection of personal aspirations and the rigid customs of Ottoman life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Çerkesseyhizade Halil Halit, 1869-1931

EBook No.: 50048

Published: Sep 24, 2015

Downloads: 104

Language: English

Subject: Turkey -- Social life and customs

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Balkan Peninsula, Turkey

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.