Yitiksöz, one of the most prominent publications of the Kahramanmaraş Metropolitan Municipality, continues its intellectual journey with its 34th issue. A distinguished name in the fields of culture, arts, and literature, Yitiksöz solidified its success in 2023 by receiving the prestigious “Public Publishing Award” from the Writers Union of Türkiye (TYB), affirming its unique place in the national literary landscape.
Exploring the Essence of Turkish Folk Songs
In this new edition, the bimonthly journal of arts, literature, and thought presents a comprehensive dossier titled “Our Homeland of Language and Soul: Folk Songs I” (Türküler). Dedicated to exploring the profound cultural and spiritual depths of traditional melodies, the issue features extensive analyses by esteemed scholars and writers. Contributors such as Mehmet Narlı, Muhammet Enes Kala, and Zeki Taştan examine the “Türkü” not merely as a musical genre, but as a sanctuary for the Turkish language and a mirror to the human journey from origin to eternity.
A Bridge Between Local and Global Poetry
The 34th issue offers a rich poetic experience, bringing together contemporary Turkish voices with world literature. Alongside works by renowned poets such as Yasemin Kuloğlu, Cafer Keklikçi, and Hüseyin Akın, the journal serves as a literary bridge by featuring Turkish translations of international masters, including Robert Frost, Abd al-Wahhab Al-Bayati, and Nazik Al-Malaika.
From insightful essays to captivating short stories, Yitiksöz continues to offer a diverse intellectual palette. By providing a platform for established masters and emerging talents alike, the journal remains a cornerstone of Kahramanmaraş’s identity as a UNESCO City of Literature, carrying the echoes of traditional wisdom into the modern era.
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