Dîvân Dîbâceleri̇ Üzeri̇ne-Ii Necâtî Dîvâni’nda Kelâm Ve İşaret Etti̇kleri̇

In classical Turkish literature, dbce (preface) sections placed at the beginning of divans are not only traditional formalities but also texts that reflect the poet's understanding of poetry, artistic vision, and literary legitimacy.This study aims to examine the poetic structure built around the concept of kelm (divine speech) in dbces and how poets use it to legitimize their poetry.Focusing on the dbce in Nect's Divan, it is shown that the poet regards kelm not merely as "speech," but as a divine truth.Supported by Qur'anic verses and hadiths, the poet argues that poetry is not only permissible in religious terms but also valuable.Nect elaborates on God's creative power through the attribute of kelm, emphasizing that humanity is distinguished from other beings by speech, and that this divine attribute is most perfectly manifested in prophets and subsequently in poets.The inclusion of figures such as Adam, Jesus, Muhammad, and Joseph strengthens the connection between kelm, revelation, inspiration, and wisdom.Asserting that poetry gains its worth only when laden with wisdom, Nect positions kelm as the origin of both creation and expression.Ultimately, Nect's dbce presents a unique poetics in which poetry is legitimized through divine references and speech is portrayed as a value embedded in both faith and aesthetics

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