«The Motherland or Silistre» in Turkish with a Parallel Translation
Original title:
Vatan yahut Silistre
Language:
Turkish
Difficulty:
C2
Year:
1872
Number of pages:
42
“The Motherland or Silistre” is a patriotic play by Namık Kemal, centered on the theme of self-sacrifice for one’s country. Set during the defense of Silistra, it portrays characters who embody courage, love, and loyalty to the homeland. The work became a symbol of rising national awareness in the Ottoman Empire.
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