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“If you only read literature books, only novels, only poetry, only theatre, you are not reading a book! To read in the real sense means to read a wide range of subjects such as history, science, art, philosophy, politics - but of course, choosing the books very carefully, eliminating the unnecessary ones!”

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Mehmet Murat Ildan
Mehmet Murat Ildan

Mehmet Murat Ildan is a renowned Turkish writer born on May 16, 1965. His works span various literary forms including novels, essays, and poetry, and have gained widespread popularity among readers. more

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