Turkish literature (Turkish: Türk edebiyatı, Türk yazını) comprises oral compositions and written texts in the Turkish language. The Ottoman form of Turkish, which forms the basis of much of the written corpus, was highly influenced by Persian and Arabic literature, [1] and used the Ottoman Turkish alphabet.

Turkish literature, the body of written works in the Turkish language. The Orhon inscriptions represent some of the earliest extant writing in Turkish. These inscriptions appear on two monuments built in the early 8th century ce in northern Mongolia.

Join us as we explore the pages of novels, poems, and essays crafted by these talented Turkish authors. They each offer a unique perspective and a profound insight into the heart and soul of Turkey! Turkey is situated at the intersection of geographical and political borders.

2024年7月1日 · Exploring Turkish language and literature reveals a rich cultural heritage that spans centuries. From the poetic works of Rumi to the contemporary novels of Orhan Pamuk, Turkish literature offers a unique perspective on life, history, and human nature.

The dominant forms of Ottoman poetry from its origins in the 14th century until its decline in the late 19th century were the gazel and the kasîde (originally from the Arabic qaṣīdah). The formal principles of the gazel were the same for both Persian and Ottoman varieties.

Turkish literature (Turkish: Türk edebiyatı or Türk yazını) is the collection of written and oral texts composed in the Turkish language, either in its Ottoman form or in less exclusively literary forms, such as that spoken in the Republic of Turkey today.

The historical development of Turkish literature is studied under three main categories: pre-Islamic Turkish literature, the Turkish literature that developed under the influence of Islamic civilization, and that which developed under the influence of the West.

The history of Turkic literature spans a period of nearly 1,500 years. The oldest extant records of written Turkic are the Orhon inscriptions, found in the Orhon River valley in central Mongolia and dating to the 8th century.

One of the most multifaceted figures of 20th-century Turkish literature is Ahmed Hamdi Tanpınar. A scholar of modern Turkish literature, he taught at Istanbul University for most of his life and published much literary criticism, including a major critical work on the poetry of Beyatlı, under whom he had studied.

Using such a historic scope allows the volume to be read across cultures and time, while simultaneously contextualizing and investigating how modern Turkish literature interacts with world literature, and finds its place within it.