THE POETRY OF ZIYA GOKALP, THE LEADING POET OF THE NATIONAL LITERATURE PERIOD

Abstract

This article analyzes the work of the Turkish enlightened poet Ziya Gokalp, especially his poems on the theme of the homeland. Poems such as “Turon” ("Türân"), “Homeland” ("Vatan"), “Turkishness” ("Türklük"), as well as the essence of the fairy tale "Miss without hands" ("Kolsuz Hanım"), source and content are studied. The inner experiences in Ziya Gokalp's poems, the life, history and future, joy and suffering of the Turkish people are described with examples. It was also mentioned that the patriotism, selflessness, bravery and courage of the lyrical heroes created on the basis of historical figures were shown as an example to the young generation. Information about the poet's life path, creative heritage, and his contribution to the Turkish language and literature were scientifically researched. The role of “Young writers” ("Genç Kalemler"), considered the first magazine of the period of national literature, is also mentioned in the article. An attempt was made to reveal the poet's views on Turkishness on the basis of the analysis of his scientific and artistic works. Attention was also paid to the opinions of Turkish literary experts about the poet's work.