Abstract:

One of the criticisms of Classical Turkish Poetry is that Classical Turkish Poetry is disconnected from social life and society. However, these criticisms are responded with recent studies and numerous examples of reflections of the folklore on Turkish Classical Poetry are exhibited. Classical Turkish poets undoubtedly utilized traditions, customs, and beliefs of the society they live in while they expressed their emotions, thoughts, and romances. Classical Turkish poets also mentioned hospitality, which is one of the most distinct characteristics of Turks, on several occasions in their poems. As widely known, guests have always been highly valued for Turks and Turks are well-deservedly renowned for their hospitality. There are several customs and traditions as well which indicate that Turks entertain their guests generously and. When the poems of Classical Turkish poets are examined, it is observed that this significance given to guests is reflected on couplets on various occasions. In this work, matters related to hospitality in Turkish Classical poetry are pointed out in conjunction with example couplets, which are picked out by the examination, and it is shown that classical Turkish poetry is not disconnected from society, and customs, traditions and values are reflected on poetry.

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