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Jack London, America’s iconic novelist, short story writer and activist, is best known for his works “The Call of the Wild” published in 1903 and “White Fang” published in 1906. Jack London was born on January 12, 1876 in San Francisco, California. It is not known for sure whether Jack London’s mother Flora Wellman and…
Honoré de Balzac was born in France on May 20, 1799. He produced great works in the novel genre. He was a pioneer of Realism in a period when Romanticism dominated in the 19th century and produced works in this direction. It is seen that he presents the events of the time in a great…
Oğuz Atay was born on October 12, 1934 in the İnebolu district of Kastamonu. His father was Cemil Atay, a high criminal judge and Republican People’s Party (CHP) 6th and 7th term Sinop and 8th term Kastamonu deputy. Atay, who attended primary and secondary school in Ankara, graduated from Ankara Maarif College, now known as…
Victor Hugo (1802-1885): One of the greatest writers of French literature. He is known for his poems, plays and novels. He is the representative of the Romanticism movement in France. In addition to his enormous successes in literature, he also played an active role in political life, for which he was sentenced to exile, and…
Writing and reading are two actions that complement each other. Both are of great importance as a way for people to express themselves. So why are these two activities so valuable? In this article, we will explore the meaning that writing and reading add to our lives. The Importance of Reading Developing Knowledge and Understanding:…
Books are not just words between pages; they are powerful tools that take us to different worlds, provide new perspectives and feed our imagination. The place and importance of the reading habit in our lives is becoming more and more obvious every day. So, what are the benefits of reading books? Knowledge and Culture Books…
Books are not just objects made of pages; they are tools that open the doors to a world of knowledge, imagination and experience. However, many people may have limited access to these resources. Donating books is a great way to overcome these barriers and make a positive impact in society. Here is some information on…
Books are one of the most important means of communication and information transfer in human history. The first books were written on clay tablets in Mesopotamia around 3500 BC. These tablets, together with the invention of writing, revolutionized record keeping and information sharing. In ancient Greek and Roman times, lighter and more portable books began…
Reading books is not only a means of entertainment, but also an activity that nourishes our minds, broadens our horizons and enriches our knowledge. However, most of the time we read superficially. Conscious book reading allows us to delve deeper into the text and enriches the reader’s intellectual process. Here are ways to develop a…
Ivan Turgenev was born on November 9, 1818 in Orel, Russia. His father was from a noble family, but they had become poor. The cavalry colonel father Turgenev married Varvara Petrovna Lutovina, an old woman who owned the Spasskoye estate. Ivan was born from this marriage. His mother, who was educated, fond of education and…