Edouard Roditi (1910-1992) was an American poet, short-story writer and translator. He was born in Paris to American parents, and subsequently studied in France, England, Germany and the USA. He published several volumes of poetry, short stories, and art criticism. He was also well-regarded as a translator, and translated into English original works from French, German, Spanish, Danish and Turkish. 1910 (MCMX) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Sunday of the 13-day slower Julian calendar. ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... A poet is some one who writes poetry. ... Part of the Paris and La Défense skylines with from left to right: Montparnasse Tower, Eiffel Tower, and La Défense towers. ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital London Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Government Constitutional monarchy  - Queen Queen Elizabeth II  - Prime Minister Tony Blair MP Unification    - by Athelstan AD 927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq...

In 1961, Roditi translated Yashar Kemal's epic novel Ince Memed (1955) under the English title Memed, My Hawk. This book was instrumental in introducing the famed Turkish writer to the English-speaking world. Memed, My Hawk is still in print. 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Yasar Kemal Gökceli was born in 1923 in Hemite, a hamlet in the province of Adana in southern Turkey. ... 1955 (MCMLV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...