Orhan Veli Kanık (1914-1950) was a prominent Turkish poet, known as the founder of the Garip movement. He innovatively incorporated street language into poetry to challenge traditional structures. His works spanned poetry, short stories, essays, and translations, emphasizing a simple, contemporary expression in verse. Despite initial criticism and ridicule for his unconventional style, Kanık's literary contributions significantly influenced Turkish poetry during the Republic era, particularly between 1940 and 1950. His approach marked a transformative moment in Turkish literature, making it more accessible and resonant with modern themes.
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Meaning of the name - Orhan
forest, woodland
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Orhan Veli Kanık belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Istanbul
Place of Death: Istanbul
Cause of Death: intracranial aneurysm
Educated At: Ankara Atatürk Lisesi | Galatasaray High School | Istanbul University
Occupation: poet | writer
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Ephemeris for April 13, 1914
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 13, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for April 13, 2024 |
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| Sun | 22 Aries 38 | 23 Aries 58 | 8 Leo 17 |
| Moon | 2 Sagittarius 49 | 25 Gemini 48 | 10 Sagittarius 9 |
| Mercury | 25 Pisces 46 | 21 Aries 26 | 20 Cancer 5 |
| Venus | 7 Taurus 40 | 10 Aries 12 | 19 Virgo 25 |
| Mars | 21 Cancer 24 | 16 Pisces 40 | 21 Virgo 45 |
| Jupiter | 16 Aquarius 58 | 20 Taurus 4 | 18 Aquarius 13 |
| Saturn | 15 Gemini 3 | 14 Pisces 53 | 28 Gemini 21 |
| Uranus | 11 Aquarius 7 | 21 Taurus 26 | 9 Aquarius 39 |
| Neptune | 25 Cancer 27 | 28 Pisces 21 | 28 Cancer 21 |
| Pluto | 29 Gemini 15 | 2 Aquarius 0 | 1 Cancer 32 |
| Rahu | 12 Pisces 58 | 15 Aries 24 | 7 Pisces 9 |
| Ketu | 12 Virgo 58 | 15 Libra 24 | 7 Virgo 9 |
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