AN EXAMINATION OF THEMES IN WOMEN POETS AND POEMS IN CLASSICAL TURKISH LITERATURE

Abstract

classical Turkish literature is largely dominated by male poets, female poets have also made significant contributions to this tradition. In this study, the literary identities of Mihri Hatun, who lived in the 15th century, and Fitnat Hanım, Leyla Hanım and Poet Nigâr, who stood out in the 18th century, were examined. The poems of women poets are noteworthy not only for their artistic subtlety, but also for reflecting the place of women in the social structure, the difficulties they face and their individual feelings. The works written by women in the process from Mihri Hatun to Poet Nigâr have increased the diversity of thematic and perspective of classical literature and allowed the female voice to be heard by going beyond the male-centered narrative. Accordingly, the heritage of women poets has an important place in the historical and aesthetic re-evaluation of Turkish literature.