Old Turkish New Times (Eski Türkçe Yeni Zaman), authored by Abdullah Uğur and Ensar Karagöz, is a work published by Dergâh Publications in May 2024. The book examines the language and Sufi culture of the late Ottoman and early Republican periods, focusing on the Divan of Sheikh Mehmed Râşid Efendi, which was written using "pure Turkish" words.

Subject

The work provides information on the life, family, and views on language of Sheikh Mehmed Râşid Efendi. General information is also given about Râşid Efendi’s works, most of which relate to Turkish linguistics and lexicography. The second part of the book focuses on the surviving two copies of Râşid Efendi’s "pure Turkish" Divan and its lexical world, and it provides the text of the Divan.

Themes

• Language and Sufi Culture: The shaping of language and Sufi culture in the late Ottoman and early Republican periods is described.
• Turkish Linguistics and Lexicography: Râşid Efendi's works related to Turkish linguistics and lexicography are examined.
• "Pure Turkish" Literature: The significance of works written with "pure Turkish" words and the effect of such works on the language are discussed.

Narration and Style

The work is written in an academic language. The book offers an in-depth study for readers interested in language and Sufi culture. It is an important resource for those who wish to understand the linguistic views and Sufi culture of the period through the works of Râşid Efendi.