| Muzaffer Izgü | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1933 Adana, Turkey |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | Turkish |
| Notable work(s) | Radical Niyazi Bey |
Muzaffer Izgü (born 1933) is a prize-winning Turkish writer and professional teacher, who has authored over 90 books for adults and children.[1][2][3]
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İzgü was born in Adana to a poor family, and as a child he had to work while furthering his education. Although he later became one of Turkey's most popular authors, he continued to work until his retirement as a teacher in Turkish public schools.
One collection of İzgü's short stories has been published in English language translation.
A 2001 short story collection by Turkish writer Muzaffer İzgü published by Milet Books, in dual Turkish and English language translation by Damian Croft, as part of its series of Turkish-English Short Story Collections.
The publisher commends the author's, "deft and perceptive comic touch", as, "he even gives a lesson on how to cross the road in Turkey without getting run over!"[4] During which, according to Marion James, writing in Sunday's Zaman, "Six pages of wit, sharp insight into cultural differences and dialog that makes the reader laugh out loud follow until our hero finally learns the trick."[3]
Marion James goes on to state, "İzgü presents the normal everyday of Turkish culture with a comic touch. His perception is amazing, and in the first of five stories collected here, Letter from an Englishman, he manages the rare skill of stepping out of his shoes and viewing himself as others see him."[3] Whilst a review in Writing in Education states that the author, “produces incredibly funny social commentary.”[4]