--- title: Burhan Cahid Morkaya slug: burhan-cahid-morkaya-84384 url: /detay/burhan-cahid-morkaya-84384 type: biography language: English entity: primary: Burhan Cahid Morkaya type: biography categories: - name: Literature slug: edebiyat url: /kategori/edebiyat - name: Politics And International Relations slug: siyaset-ve-uluslararasi-iliskiler url: /kategori/siyaset-ve-uluslararasi-iliskiler tags: - Revolutionism - Novel Writing - Folkloric Storytelling - Burhan Cahit Morkaya - National Struggle - Journalism author: Yunus Emre Sağlam created_at: 2025-12-01T10:50:18.541526+03:00 updated_at: 2025-12-01T10:50:18.541542+03:00 image: https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/07/12/6TLHWAzVuJ3VUuntjeLXKYC1dbBxCjuP.png --- # Burhan Cahid Morkaya > In the fields of journalism, novel writing, and folk storytelling, he gained prominence during the Republican period for his simple style and productivity in communicating with the public. ## KURE Information Cards ![615.png](https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/07/12/FAvm3cIfQS4WhzOWVddFIfXsWB31jYWn.png) *Burhan Cahid Morkaya* | Field | Value | |-------|-------| | Date and Place of Birth | 1892 – Istanbul, Ottoman Empire | | Date and Place of Death | 20 January 1949 – Istanbul, Türkiye | | Graduation | Mülkiye Mektebi (1912) | | Profession(s) | Journalist,Printer,Writer | | Newspapers Published | Karagöz, Köroğlu | | Newspapers Wrote for | Yeni Gazete, Servet-i Fünun, Vatan, Milliyet | | Literary Genres | Novel, Story, Theater, Analysis | | Notable Works | Gazi Mustafa Kemal, İzmir’s Novel, Ayten | | Grave | Zincirlikuyu Asrî Mezarlığı, Istanbul | ## Article Content **Burhan Cahit Morkaya** emerged as a prominent figure during the Republican era for his simple style and prolific output in [journalism](/en/detay/fatherhood-newspaper-dc10e/llms.txt), novel writing, and folk storytelling. Earning his livelihood through his pen, Morkaya pursued a multifaceted career spanning humorous journalism, [novel publishing](/en/detay/burhan-cahid-morkaya-6d5e3/llms.txt), historical writing, and political commentary. ### **Education and Entry into Journalism (1892–1918)** He was born in 1892 in the Silivrikapı neighborhood of Istanbul. His father, Ömer Fahrettin Efendi, was a member of the Emvâl and Dârüleytam Council and the sheikh of the Balâ Tekke; his mother was Havva Lütfiye Hanım. He received his primary education at Balâ Mektebi and continued his secondary education through private tutoring at home. He completed his high school studies at Mercan İdadisi and graduated from the Mülkiye Mektebi in 1912, completing his higher education. Even during his student years, he began engaging with journalism and wrote articles for [Yeni Gazete](/en/detay/new-adana-newspaper-a2b77/llms.txt). Over time, he also worked for leading press organs of the era, including the Ottoman National Agency and Servet-i Fünun. ### **Karagöz and Köroğlu Journalism (1918–1949)** In 1918, he assumed responsibility as managing director and chief writer of the humor newspaper *Karagöz*. He steered the publication toward a political and populist direction, using his writings to shape public opinion in support of the National Struggle. In 1928, he left *Karagöz* and founded his own newspaper, *Köroğlu*. Through its accessible language and direct appeal to the Anatolian people, *Köroğlu* reached wide audiences. Published for two decades, it became one of the most widely read provincial newspapers of its time. ### **Literary Output and Themes** Morkaya’s literary career was shaped by novels, short stories, plays, and analytical books. His first work was *Bizans Akşamları* (1922). This was followed by novels such as *Coşkun Gönül* (1925), *Aşk Bahçesi* (1925), *Ayten* (1927), *Kızıl Serap* (1926), and *Harp Dönüşü* (1928). Written in a simple style, these works explored post-World War I social transformations, Westernization, and personal relationships. His female characters were typically educated, refined, and urban. Central themes in his novels included love, family, patriotism, reformism, and populism. Among his works directly addressing the National Struggle and the Reforms were *Gazi Mustafa Kemal* (1930), *İzmir’in Romanı* (1931), *Gazi’nin Dört Süvarisi* (1932), *Mudanya-Lozan-Ankara* (1933), and *Atatürk’ün İki Cephesi* (1939). These books were collectively known as the “İnkılap Serisi.” ### **Political Engagement and Death (1946–1949)** In the 1946 elections, he was elected as a member of parliament, but his credentials were rejected due to the absence of documentation regarding his military service. After suffering a stroke in 1947, he traveled to Europe for medical treatment. His health deteriorated further in 1948. He died at his home in Istanbul on 20 January 1949. His funeral was held at Zincirlikuyu Asrî Mezarlığı. ## Academic Sources and References 5. Burgaç, Murat. “Burhan Cahid Morkaya (1892–1949).” Atatürk Ansiklopedisi. Accessed July 29, 2025. https://ataturkansiklopedisi.gov.tr/detay/737/Burhan-Cahid-Morkaya-(1892-1949) 6. Öcal, Oğuz. “Burhan Cahit Morkaya’nın 1925–1928 Yılları Arasında Neşrettiği Yedi Romanı.” \*Türklük Bilimi Araştırmaları (TÜBAR)\* 20 (2006): 165–183. Accessed July 29, 2025. https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/tubar/issue/16961/177125 7. “Burhan Cahit Morkaya.” \*İş Kültür Yayınları Yazarlar Sayfası\*. Accessed July 29, 2025. https://www.iskultur.com.tr/yazarlar/burhan-cahit-morkaya 8. “Morkaya, Burhan Cahit.” \*Türk Edebiyatı İsimler Sözlüğü\*, ISBN: 978-9944-237-86-4. Accessed July 29, 2025. https://teis.yesevi.edu.tr/madde-detay/morkaya-burhan-cahit