Yunus Emre

Yunus Emre Quotes

Turkey, Poet
12381320.

Yunus Emre (Turkish pronunciation: [juˈnus emˈɾe]) (1238–1320) was a Turkish poet and Sufi mystic who greatly influenced Anatolian culture. His name, Yunus, is equivalent to the English name Jonas. He wrote in the Old Anatolian Turkish language, an early stage of modern Turkish. The UNESCO General Conference unanimously passed a resolution declaring 1991, the 750th anniversary of the poet's birth, "The International Yunus Emre Year".

Also known as Writer

more
This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to our policies regarding the use of cookies.