Orhan Veli Book order

Orhan Veli Kanık, a founder of the Garip movement, radically transformed Turkish poetry by abandoning traditional meter and rhyme in favor of the language of the common person. He rejected literary embellishments like metaphor and simile, simplifying poetic expression and opening new thematic possibilities. His work, characterized by constant exploration and renewal, served as a bridge between Turkish and European poetry, initially provoking controversy but ultimately earning admiration for its innovative spirit.

2016
The Complete Poems
208 pages
8 hours of reading
Orhan Veli, a groundbreaking Turkish poet and key figure of the Garip movement, is celebrated for his accessible and innovative poetry that reshaped Turkish literature. This edition of The Complete Poems offers a comprehensive collection of his work, including pieces from his five lifetime collections, uncollected writings, and posthumous poems. It features an insightful introduction, endnotes, and a chronology that contextualizes his themes and contributions, highlighting his significance as one of Turkey's most important literary figures.

The Complete Poems