Rıfat I. lgaz

Mehmet Rıfat Ilgaz was a Turkish poet, novelist, and short story writer, widely recognized for his novel "Hababam Sınıfı." He consistently maintained a socially conscious approach in both his writing and personal life. His editorial work, undertaken during Turkey's most turbulent political eras, led him to courthouses and prison, a fate shared by many writers of his time. Throughout his prolific literary career, he produced a diverse body of work spanning poetry, humorous short stories, novels, and children's books.