Erinç BüyükaşıkFrom Village to Metropolis: Te Silent Rebellion of Latife Tekin’s WomenLatife Tekin erupted onto the Turkish literary scene in the post-1980 era as one of its most provocative voices, brilliantly capturing the…Aug 25Aug 25
Erinç BüyükaşıkThe Tragedy of Gaza: The Complexity of the Palestinian Struggle and Literary ReflectionsIn Gaza, tens of thousands have been killed, war drums echo throughout the Middle East, and the Palestinian people are fighting for…Aug 4Aug 4
Erinç BüyükaşıkThe Modern World: A Stage for DystopiaIn today’s world, it may appear tranquil on the surface, but beneath it lies turmoil reminiscent of a tragedy played out on the dark stage…Jul 20Jul 20
Erinç BüyükaşıkReflections on the Istanbul Islands: Space and Authorial RepresentationHumanity’s existence on this pale blue dot has spanned roughly 200,000 years. Throughout this time, our relationship with the world and the…Jul 14Jul 14
Erinç BüyükaşıkVoices of Peace and Resistance in Arab MusicIf we were to convey a resistance from the turbulent and conflict-ridden atmosphere of the Palestinian region through the realm of music…Dec 25, 2023Dec 25, 2023
Erinç BüyükaşıkinILLUMINATIONFallouts from the Fault to LiteratureIn the landscapes marred by destruction, death, and lament, literature emerging in the wake of earthquakes often narrates stories of…Nov 11, 20231Nov 11, 20231
Erinç BüyükaşıkinReaders HopeToday’s Stories: “Life Is Too Awful to Write”A story is the transposition of life’s various fractures into text. Today’s narrative, however, is a much longer tale.Nov 7, 2023Nov 7, 2023
Erinç BüyükaşıkinReaders HopeThe Feminist Dialogue within French Poetic RealismFrench Poetic Realist cinema provides a framework for discussing early feminist debates.Nov 5, 20232Nov 5, 20232
Erinç BüyükaşıkinILLUMINATIONAre We Living Orwell and Kafka’s Nightmares?Is the “Age of Fear” already upon us, or do we still have time to change course?Nov 2, 20231Nov 2, 20231
Erinç BüyükaşıkinILLUMINATIONLyrical, Rebellious: SapphoSappho was an ancient Greek poet who lived on the island of Lesbos in the 6th century BC. She was way ahead of her time, talking about…Nov 1, 20232Nov 1, 20232