Hayati İnanç is a writer, speaker, and television presenter with a legal education. He is particularly known for his commentaries and interviews in the field of classical Turkish literature. In addition to his duties in public institutions, he has participated in various events focused on cultural transmission and the promotion of literary heritage.

^{Hayati İnanç (Turkish Writers' Union)}

Early Life and Education

Hayati İnanç was born on February 10, 1961, in the Gürsu village of the Çameli district in Denizli. After completing his primary and secondary education in various cities, he continued his high school education in Istanbul. He graduated from the Faculty of Law at Istanbul University in 1984. After his graduation, he worked as a self-employed lawyer for a while before taking on various public service positions.

Public Services and Professional Life

After completing his legal education, İnanç worked as a self-employed lawyer for a brief period before joining public institutions. Among these institutions are broadcasting organs with a cultural mission, such as TRT (Turkish Radio and Television Corporation). During his time in public service, he organized numerous conferences and seminars on language, literature, and culture.

Publishing and Television Activities

Hayati İnanç became particularly well-known for his TV program "Can Veren Pervaneler" broadcasted on TRT, where he provided commentary on classical Turkish poetry.In the program, he aimed to reach a wide audience by explaining classical couplets in simple language. Through these broadcasts, the goal was to make the concepts of Divan literature understandable to the general public.

Literary Approach and Views on Language

İnanç considers the classical poetry tradition as a living heritage and tries to convey it with interpretations that connect it to contemporary times. In his views on Turkish, he emphasizes the historical continuity and depth of meaning of the language. In an event organized by the Writers Union of Türkiye, he described Turkish as the "language of love and the state."

Works

The works written by Hayati İnanç consist of texts that combine literary content with personal observations. His major books include Fabrika Ayarı, Hayata Şiirden Bakmak, Hayati Deyişler, Sevgi Yukarıdan Gelir, and Eski Şiir Elbisesi. These works aim to create a relationship between literature and everyday life by presenting classical poetry selections along with personal interpretations.

Conferences and Cultural Activities

İnanç has given speeches at various universities, cultural events, and charity organizations. In his speeches, he provides examples of how Ottoman Turkish, Divan poetry, and traditional texts can be interpreted in a contemporary context. These educational activities also highlight the pedagogical dimension of classical poetry.

Intellectual Influences and Thought Background

Hayati İnanç's intellectual orientation is shaped by the main figures of classical Turkish literature and Islamic mysticism. In particular, the texts of poets such as Fuzûlî, Bâkî, Nedîm and Şeyh Galib frequently appear in his interpretations. He aims to convey the richness of these poets in both language and meaning to the contemporary audience. He also displays an approach to preserve the conceptual heritage of Ottoman Turkish and Arabic-Persian terms. In İnanç's texts and discourses, it is aimed to present spiritual and moral teachings to today's people through classical poetry.

Representation in Media and Public Perception

İnanç is represented in the media as a figure who brings literature to the public.  He has reached large audiences through programs broadcast on television and social media platforms. This has made him a popularizing agent of classical literature. However, this approach has been criticized in some academic circles as superficial or selective evaluations. On the contrary, it has created a positive perception among the public, especially among individuals with different levels of education, in terms of conveying classical texts in an understandable way.

Hayati İnanç is a figure who tries to interpret classical Turkish literature with contemporary language and narrative forms. Although he draws from the academic tradition, he prefers a style based on direct interaction with the public in narrative language. His experience in public institutions and publishing activities have brought him to an active position in cultural transmission processes. His effort to strike a balance between academic and popular narrative has been the subject of both interest and criticism.