Aziz Nesin's short story The Dance of the Eagle and the Fish is about the love between two different creatures.

Although probably not meant as such, it is an allegory of a cross-cultural relationship.

As the relationship develops the two lovers are fascinated by their opposites.

"The two entranced creatures danced, one above, one below, until darkness came and they returned to their homes in the sky and the sea."

"'Beautiful Balık,' called Kartal lovingly, showering the seas where she danced with the loveliest of mountain flowers. 'Come and live with me, I need you.'"

"'Beautiful Kartal,' Balık called back, showering the air where he danced with the loveliest of sea flowers. 'Live here with me, this is where I belong.'"

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Aziz Nesin I am sure you know about his Foundation for children located in or outside Istanbul
http://www.nesinvakfi.org/egitim.php

I truly loved your article! Like a breath of fresh air! Congratulatins to you, Marion. Again Bravissimo!

Nesin Foundation:http://www.nesinvakfi.org/eng/taahhut.html

Çiftlik - Nesin - www.nesinvakfi.org/projeler.php

The only problem with this as a metaphor...Eagles EAT fish! "Askim Benim I love you my darling says the fish" Eagle says, "MUUAHHHAHAA now I have you in my talons I'm going to eat you! "

Very nice review, I'm coming to buy some when I am in Istanbul...probably in January!

Does anyone know if this foundation or any other) welcome volunteer workers during the summer? I will be coming for 4 weeks in July/August.

Many thanks.

He was another Turkish communist of universal reputation...He was not fameous for his communism - but for the might of his pen, his sense of humor and his humanity.

Guess what(who) haunted him all his life?