Includes the formative years, the "Golden Age" (16th century), and the transition towards Western influence.
Observing how the Turkish language adapted Persian and Arabic influences over centuries.
A chronological survey of Turkish literature from its beginnings to the Tanzimat period (19th century). Eski TГјrk EdebiyatД± Tarihi (Edebiyat Tarihi Metinler)
The book covers approximately of literary development, focusing on the "Classical" or "Divan" period. Description Chronological Scope
Discusses literary movements, major figures (poets/writers), and the formal characteristics of Divan poetry (meters, genres like ghazal and kasida). Includes the formative years, the "Golden Age" (16th
Specifically designed for university-level education to aid in "Old Turkish Literature" (Divan Literature) courses. Structure: The book is divided into two main sections:
From the 13th century (beginnings of Anatolian Turkish literature) to the mid-19th century. Structure: The book is divided into two main
Using specific examples of nazım (verse) and nesir (prose) to illustrate the theoretical history. Contextual Historical Background Türk Edebiyat› Tarihlerine Dair - DergiPark