Once Upon a Time: Fazıl Yenisey (1905-1967)

Bir Varmış Bir Yokmuş: Fazıl Yenisey (1905-1967)

Abstract

This study is about the life of Fazıl Yenisey. Fazıl Yenisey is especially known for his work called Bektashi Women Poets among his works, and his published works are also introduced here. Fazıl Yenisey worked as an educator and administrator for 39 years, 3 months and 18 days in public and private education institutions in Balıkesir, Bandırma, Malatya, Denizli, İzmir, Bursa and Istanbul between 1927-1967. The bibliography of Fazıl Yenisey, who has made important and pioneering studies on Turkish Culture, Turkish Literature, Bektashism and Bursa Folklore, has been discussed by including data in many accessible sources, especially archives. Despite all this, very limited is known about Fazıl Yenisey's life, works and public service. In the applications and examinations, it has been determined that the registry file has not been transferred to the present day. From the archive of Kandilli Girls' High School, the service schedule, and from the archive of Fatih Girls' High School, information about her last civil service was obtained. Although he does not express his identity as a poet, writer, novelist and educator, it is understood from his works and his close circle that he is a Bektashi-meshrep. In our study compiled in the light of the service schedule and information obtained from other sources; Fazıl Yenisey's importance in the history of Turkish Culture, his professional life and his contribution to the History of Turkish Literature were revealed for the first time and contributed to the publication to be made in the future. As a result, such an extensive and first biography has been prepared for the first time about Fazıl Yenisey, who remained in publication life for a long time with many of his works and reached many readers.

Keywords: Turkish Culture, Turkish Literature, Bektashism, Bursa, Fazıl Yenisey.