Mustafa Kutlu in Turkish Storytelling (Türk Öykücülüğünde Mustafa Kutlu), authored by Necip Tosun, has been published by Dergâh Publications as part of its "Turkish Literature-Analysis" series. It is a comprehensive analytical work that addresses the storytelling of Mustafa Kutlu. The book, authored by Necip Tosun, aims to analyze in detail Mustafa Kutlu's narrative journey, extending from “Ortadaki Adam” (The Man in the Middle) to “Tarla Kuşunun Sesi” (The Sound of the Lark), and to create a "map of Kutlu" by identifying the continuities and changes in his works. First published in October 2004, the 256-page work saw its 2nd edition published in May 2021.
Content and Thematic Structure
The work offers an in-depth look into the world of Mustafa Kutlu's storytelling. Necip Tosun examines in chronological order the evolution of Kutlu's narrative journey, the thematic and formal features of his different works, his character constructions, and his narrative techniques. The book addresses the story collections published by Kutlu, from “Ortadaki Adam” to “Tarla Kuşunun Sesi”, one by one, determining the internal integrity of each work and its place within Kutlu's oeuvre. In this process, the author attempts to identify what has changed in Mustafa Kutlu's storytelling and what has been preserved as a central axis.
A significant thematic dimension of the work is to determine the position and original place of Mustafa Kutlu's storytelling within Turkish literature. During this analysis, Necip Tosun also touches upon the general course of the literary environment in Türkiye, showing the reader how Kutlu's artistic stance and influence relate to this environment. The book has the character of a resource that aims to reduce the potential distance between Mustafa Kutlu's texts and the reader, and to better understand and explain the author's works. In this respect, it constitutes a foundational reference for readers and literary researchers who wish to comprehend Kutlu's stories in greater depth.
Language and Style
The language and style in Necip Tosun's “Türk Öykücülüğünde Mustafa Kutlu” adopt the descriptive and objective approach required by the genre of scholarly analysis and criticism. The text presents complex literary analyses and concepts in a clear and fluid language that the reader can understand. The author supports his interpretations and analyses of Mustafa Kutlu's works with arguments based on a solid foundation. The style aims to evaluate Mustafa Kutlu's storytelling within an objective framework by exhibiting an impartial point of view. By avoiding promotional or laudatory language, it has been ensured that the work is of a purely analytical and scholarly nature.
The Author's Position and the Significance of the Work
Necip Tosun is a figure known for his significant analytical and critical studies in the field of Turkish literature. He is known for his in-depth analyses and research on our literature. “Türk Öykücülüğünde Mustafa Kutlu” is a significant study that demonstrates the author's expertise in this field and his command of Mustafa Kutlu's storytelling. The book is of great importance for its systematic examination of Mustafa Kutlu's place in our literature and the development of his storytelling. This work, which is a significant primary source for academic studies on Turkish storytelling and contemporary Turkish literature, is also a foundational reference source for literature students and the general readership who wish to become more closely acquainted with Kutlu's works.
