Hayrettin İvgin – Behlül Danende 2005 Turkish Book Turkey Sufi dervish

Hayrettin İvgin – Behlül Danende (Behlül Dânâ) – Yurt Yayınları 2005 Edition – Turkish

Description:

Hayrettin İvgin’s Behlül Danende is a literary work centered on the legendary figure of Behlül Dânâ, the famous Sufi dervish, sage, and wise fool associated with the Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid. The stories surrounding Behlül have been passed down through generations, portraying him as a figure whose seemingly simple or humorous words often contain deeper lessons about life and human nature.

The narrative draws on traditional anecdotes and folk stories connected with Behlül Dânâ, presenting his encounters with rulers, ordinary people, and members of society. Through wit, irony, and unexpected observations, Behlül frequently reveals truths about human behavior, justice, greed, humility, and the nature of worldly power.

The work reflects the storytelling tradition surrounding one of the most recognizable wise figures of the Islamic world. Its combination of humor, wisdom, moral lessons, and historical atmosphere gives the book a distinctive place within Turkish popular literature inspired by classical Eastern narratives.

This Turkish edition was published by Yurt Yayınları in 2005. For collectors of Turkish literature, folklore, and works inspired by Islamic cultural traditions, this edition offers an accessible literary interpretation of the stories and wisdom associated with Behlül Dânâ.

Key Features:

• Author: Hayrettin İvgin

• Original Title: Behlül Danende

• English Title: Behlül Dânâ

• Turkish Title: Behlül Danende

• Publisher: Yurt Yayınları

• Publication Year: 2005

• Language: Turkish

• Genre: Folklore, Sufi Literature, Historical Fiction, Anecdotal Literature

• Subject: Behlül Dânâ, Harun al-Rashid, Sufi wisdom, humor, morality, justice, and human nature

• Collector Appeal: Turkish literary work centered on the legendary Sufi dervish and sage Behlül Dânâ and the traditional stories associated with him