Halil Gür, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Halil Gür

Dutch author of Turkish extraction

Date of Birth: 14-Feb-1951

Place of Birth: Karakese (Dörtyol), Turkey

Profession: writer, children's writer

Nationality: Kingdom of the Netherlands

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius


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About Halil Gür

  • Halil Gür (born 14 February 1951, Karakese) is a Turkish-born Dutch writer who made his debut with his novel 'Crazy Mustafa and other stories' in 1984.
  • He was the pioneer of a large group of Dutch writers from non-western cultures.
  • The fact that this novel also was a sales success and won several prizes, such as the Ed.
  • du Perron prize, made of Halil Gür, to cite Kader Abdolah: "a pioneer to whom other authors of non-Dutch origin have a lot to be thankful for".
  • Abdelkader Benali wrote in the Dutch newspaper NRC Handelsblad; "I discovered Halil Gür and that was a true present for me.
  • How he writes about his childhood is beautiful and touching; everyone should read it." Abdelkader Benali composed a book with a collection of Dutch literature for children "The Dutch literature for children in 100 and a few stories" (Prometheus, 2009) where he included two stories of Halil Gür. Today Gür is a full-time author, writing for children, youth and adults.
  • A poet and a story teller, he often performs at literary manifestations and reads from his own work at schools and libraries.
  • He also gives poetry workshops at schools.
  • In 1995 he performed at the "Night of poetry" and the daily television news (NOS-journaal) reported about him as the highlight of the evening. The publisher Prometheus has put one of Halil's story's in the collection of story's "The desire to home.
  • Most beautiful story's of nostalgia from the world literature".
  • Halil Gür gets a lot of response and recognition of readers and critics, he's children books got several literal prizes.

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