Eulama Literary Agency has announced that it will handle the international literary rights of Suzan Samancı, a prominent figure in contemporary Kurdish literature.
Samancı is the author of around a dozen novels as well as numerous short stories. Her work, which often explores themes such as exile, memory, violence and identity, has gained increasing attention beyond Turkey, with several titles already translated into multiple languages.
Among her most notable works is Koca Karınlı Kent (The Big-Bellied City), which reflects her distinctive narrative style—marked by a poetic tone and strong political awareness. Critics have increasingly situated her writing within broader global discussions on postcolonial and politically engaged literature.
Eulama, founded in 1962 by Harald Kahnemann and Karin von Prellwitz, said it plans to introduce Samancı’s work to a wider international audience in the coming months, strengthening her presence in global publishing markets.
Who is Suzan Samanci?
Suzan Samancı is a Kurdish author who began writing in 1979 and first published poetry in 1985. She gained recognition with her 1993 book Reçine kokuyordu Helîn, depicting life in Diyarbakır amid conflict.
Writing mainly in Turkish, she focuses on Kurdish identity and women’s experiences. She received the Orhan Kemal Literature Award in 1997 and has lived in exile in Geneva since 2008.
