Bekir Büyükarkın (1921 – 7 August 1998) was a Turkish poet, novelist and playwright. He graduated from Istanbul Vefa High School in 1939 and from the Istanbul University School of Economics and Administrative Sciences in 1942.

Bekir Büyükarkın
Born1921
Constantinople, Turkey
Died7 August 1998
Istanbul, Turkey
GenresOttoman classical music Turkish makam music
Occupation(s)Lyrics author

Büyükarkın worked at Türk Ticaret Bankası as a freelance accountant. Known for his novels and plays, he also wrote two unpublished poetry books. His play, Dökmeci, won the competition for stage plays organized by CHP in 1947.

Writings edit

Poetry edit

  • Eski Dost (1959)
  • Rüzgâr (1965)

Novels edit

  • Cadıların Kırbacı (1946)
  • Maske (1955)
  • Bir Sel Gibi (1962)
  • Son Akın (1963)
  • Belki Bir Gün (1965)
  • Suların Gölgesinde (1966)
  • Bozkırda Sabah (1969)
  • Tanyeri (1967)
  • Kutlu Dağ

Theatre edit

  • Dökmeci (1954),
  • Yarısı (1967)
  • Üç Oyun (Armutlar - Yolcular - Tanyeri / 1970)
  • Duman (1970)
  • İki Oyun (Duman - Keçiler / 1970)
  • Soytarı (1974)

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