Ottoman poet

Nigâr Hanım

Nigâr Hanım, also known as Nigar Bint-i Osman, was an Ottoman poet, who pioneered modern Western styles in a feminine mode.

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Profession
Ottoman poet
Born
1856-01-01
Portrait of Nigâr Hanım
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Overview

Nigâr Hanım, also known as Nigar Bint-i Osman, was an Ottoman poet, who pioneered modern Western styles in a feminine mode. She is a major figure in post-Tanzimat Turkish poetry.

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