This study explores the tradition of nazire in classical Turkish literature through Fasîh Ahmed Dede’s works and examines how it created a shared artistic ground among poets. More than imitation or resemblance, nazire served as a medium for poets to deepen their art and refine their style. As a key component in the formation of classical poetry, the tradition fostered literary interaction while also expanding opportunities for individual creativity. Using comparative textual analysis, the study evaluates Fasîh Ahmed Dede’s nazires in terms of form and content and identifies his place within the tradition. His poetry reflects the influence of the Sebk-i Hindî, while also incorporating Sufi themes such as love, unity, and self-discipline within the framework of Mevlevi thought. Rather than merely following his predecessors, Fasîh Ahmed Dede reinterpreted their artistic world through his own aesthetic vision. Thus, nazire emerges as a dynamic field in which poets demonstrated creativity beyond simple continuity with the past.
Classical Turkish literature, 17th century, nazire, Fasîh Ahmed Dede.