The problem of tradıtıon and ınnovatıon ın turkısh poetry (1920-1960)

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. Many poets tried to reconcile these two concepts in Turkish poetry. For example, bringing new content while maintaining classical forms or expressing modern ideas using the style of folk literature are examples of this unity. At that time, both the collapse of the Ottoman Empire and contacts with modern European culture gave impetus to the change in literature. It was also a period when symbolism was more dominant, unlike the realistic approaches of previous periods. This period was distinguished not only in aesthetic terms, but also by a new understanding of literary identity and personal freedom. This period gave rise to the concept of innovation in poetry. It should also be noted that at the beginning of the 20th century, the issue of tradition and innovation was evident in both Turkish and Azerbaijani poetry. Along with the application of new forms in the works of poets and writers, the main feature that Mahmud Kaşğarlı Beynəlxalq Elmi Jurnal. 2025 / Cild: 3 Sayı: 7 / 123-135 ISSN: 3005-3137 Mahmud Kashgarly International Scientific Journal. 2025 / Volume: 3 Issue: 7 / 123-135 e-ISSN: 3005-4982 124 attracted attention was the inclusion of topics of social nature. Poets began to express their personal feelings, the realities of life, and the social issues of the modern era in their poems, in addition to the issues of previous periods. In the works of their poets, lyrics, artistic images and symbolic language were in the foreground. Poets brought their personal feelings and individual experiences to the fore. All these innovations ensured the development of Turkish poetry in a more modern direction after classical, romantic and realism. They used symbolic language and images to reflect the various layers of life and the depths of the human soul. This led to literature becoming not only entertaining, but also a deeply thought-out and analyzed art form. The development of new poetic forms, along with innovations in content and quality in poetry, is one of the most striking moments of this period. The gradual acquisition of a leading role in poetry, along with the traditional forms of classical literature, stemmed from the need for a more intensive expression of artistic thought. Therefore, many poets who wrote excellent poetic works in the new-free poetic form have grown up in both Azerbaijani and Turkish literature.