Yasar Kemal was a prominent Turkish writer, born on April 6, 1923, in Kemaliye, Turkey. He is best known for his novels that often explore themes of social justice, nature, and the struggles of rural life. His most famous work, İnce Mehmed, tells the story of a young man fighting against oppression in the Anatolian countryside. Throughout his career, Kemal received numerous awards for his literary contributions, including the International Publishers' Prize in 1974. He was also an advocate for human rights and freedom of expression, using his platform to speak out against political oppression in Turkey. Kemal passed away on February 28, 2015.