Amasya Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi

Abstract

The theme of separation has been extensively explored in our literature. Whether it is the divine or human beloved, the idea of being separated from the beloved, or being deprived of their presence, has been portrayed by both classical and Sufi poets as well as folk poets in compelling narratives. In one of the most illustrious periods of our literature, the 16th century, our classical poet Usûlî, who was also a Sufi, has lyrical and powerful couplets, even standalone poems, on the subject of separation. Indeed, in our article titled “Usuli’s Approach to Separation in the Context of His Divan” we examined the poet’s verses on separation. In this work, which serves as a continuation of that study, we have evaluated the ghazal in the 63rd sequence of Divan. It becomes evident how profoundly separation affects Usuli, tearing apart his inner world, turning the world into a prison, and becoming a burning fire like hell, which separates the pearl from its shell and Joseph from his brothers. Moreover, this ghazal, which the poet himself has chosen as the redif and deals with the theme of separation from various angles, is quite remarkable in terms of the words used, their placement, and literary arts employed. Therefore, in this study, we have delved into this ghazal by utilizing the data of rhetoric science (meani, beyan, and bedi), analysis, and explanation methods. Thus, the aim is to provide a detailed introduction to this ghazal, which is of great importance in terms of its redif. Based on the selection of the redif, as well as the words used in the ghazal, and the poet’s approach to separation from various perspectives in each couplet, it can be concluded that this poem possesses superior literary qualities.