Different Interpretations Of The Greco-Turkish Conflict during the Greco-Turkish War in to Noymepo 31328, Halas , and Farewell Anatolia

The Greco-Turkish conflict during the Greco-Turkish War of Independence (1919–23) has been portrayed with different perspectives by each nationality according to their own nationalist perceptions. In To Νούμερο 31328 ( Amele Taburu ) (1924) by Elias Venezis, the Greek interpretation can be recognised whereas in Halas ( Salvation ) (1929) by Mehmet Rauf, one can observe the Turkish interpretation of the war. In these two works, the same period of time and events are reflected with an inconsistent depiction; each side blames the other for initiating the war. However, in Farewell Anatolia ( Benden Selam Söyle Anadolu’ya ) (1962) by Dido Sotiriou, a neutral interpretation is foregrounded. This article explores sufferings and disillusionment of both sides, discussing whether or not the depictions of struggles between these countries have been reflected impartially; so the aim of this study is to question the different interpretations of the Greco-Turkish War of Independence, comparing and contrasting the historical data with the representation of these historical incidents in these novels.