ABSTRACT
Ozlem Kurt's book, Ilhami Emin - Life, Works, and Literary Personality, comprehensively explores the author's life, works, and literary meaning, shedding light on his place in Macedonian Turkish literature. The book serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to gain insight into Ilhami Emin, as well as the Turkish cultural and identity struggles in the Balkans. Ilhami Emin is a prominent figure in Turkish literature in North Macedonia. He is a writer, poet, and cultural figure who has played a crucial role in preserving the Turkish identity and language in the Balkans. He has made significant contributions to Macedonian literature through his works in both Turkish and Macedonian.