The problem of tradition and innovation in Turkish poetry (1920-1960)

Abstract

The article on “The problem of tradition and innovation in Turkish poetry (1920-1960)” is
dedicated to the issue of tradition and innovation in Turkish poetry. The theme of tradition and innovation in
Turkish poetry reflects different periods of rich literary history and different approaches of writers. The
preservation of traditional values and the creation of innovations in literature were characteristic of that
period. These two processes played an important role in the development of Turkish poetry. Traditional
Turkish poetry, especially in the 19th and early 20th centuries, was dominated by more classical forms and
themes. Tradition is important in the historical development of Turkish poetry and the formation of literature.
Innovation is more evident in the internal features of the poem. Innovation is manifested in new and unique
figurative means of expression in poetry. As a result, poetry as a whole develops and becomes richer.
Key words: Turkey, poetry, tradition, innovation, modernism.