Hanyal Nûrî ve Dîvân. Cilt:IV

The book "Hanyal Nûrî and Dîvân. Volume: IV" offers a comprehensive analysis of the life and work of the poet Hanyal Nûrî, who lived between 1172 and 1230 Hijri (1758-1815 AD) in the cities of Hanya and Kandiye on Crete. With over fifty years of creative output, Nûrî authored more than ten works and significantly contributed to the development of a literary environment on Crete. The Dîvân contains 1152 poems in various verse forms and reflects the innovative efforts of his time. Additionally, the work provides valuable insights into the social and cultural life on Crete, including themes such as national identity, religious diversity, and the impact of plagues on the population. A notable aspect of the Dîvân is the mention of about ninety other poets, some of whom are not referenced in other biographical sources.