Religious elements in Turkish poetry after the tanzimat Cover Image

Религиозни елементи в турската поезия след танзимата
Religious elements in Turkish poetry after the tanzimat

Author(s): Vejdi Hasan
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Studies of Literature, Turkish Literature
Published by: Шуменски университет »Епископ Константин Преславски«
Keywords: Turkish literature; religious elements; poetry

Summary/Abstract: Turkish poets turn to religious topics immediately after converting to Islam. The orientation towards Western literature led to the adoption of the poetic forms. Society's worldview changed. After the Tanzimat, the religious elements continued to be present in Turkish literature, but through the prizm of social relations in Turkish society. The authors found inspiration in the religious images in the holy books. Both their hardships and their personal virtues were described. The poets emphasized their determination and steadfastness in the name of good. They set personal examples of modesty, tolerance, strength and self-sacrifice. Through the religious images, poets sent messages to the modern people.