Wine and wine-related elements of Bâkî, Fuzûlî, Hayâlî and Yahyâ Bey’s divans

Abstract

Wine and wine related elements are frequently used in divan literature. This study aims to analyse wine and wine related elements by using Bâkî, Fuzûlî, Hayâlî and Yahyâ Bey’s divans. The verses quoted from the poets are organized under certain headlines and sub-headings. Each sub-heading offers comparative analysis on wine and wine related elements. The textual analysis is mainly built on similarities and differences of the poets’ use of wine and wine related elements. The study starts with an introduction in which the aim, the methodology and the need of such a study in the field is explained. Following introduction, chapter-II gives some basic information about “wine metaphor” in divan literature as well as Bâkî, Fuzûlî, Hayâlî and Yahyâ Bey’s poetics in relation to wine and wine-related elements. As for Chapter-III, it is totally dedicated to comparative analysis of wine and related elements in regard to verses from the poets. The conclusion comprises the findings of the study. How wine and wine related elements are used in Bâkî, Fuzûlî, Hayâlî and Yahyâ Bey’s divans, and what kind of similarities and differences observed between the poets are summarized in this chapter.