Ahmet Mithat

(1844 - 1912)

Turkish journalist, novelist and dramatist. Born Istanbul.

Stage Plays

1. Alas! (Eyvah!) - 1873
2. The Open Head (Açik Bas) - 1879
3. The Taking Revenge or Europe's Old Civilisation (Ahz'i Sar yahut Avrupa'nm Eski Medeniyeti) - 1874
4. The Rule of the Heart (Hükm-i Dil) - 1875
5. The Heart (Gönül)
6. The Dancing Girl with music by Haydar Bey & lyrics by Muallim Naci - 1884
7. A Tragedy of Ancient Iran or Siyavush - 1885
8. The Circassian Nobles - 1884

Note: Only the titles of Ahmet Mithat's other plays exist - no manuscripts.