East and West are interconnected realms with distinct civilizations. Orientalism studies Eastern world across various domains. Occidentalism constructs defensive Western studies framework
Gazel and kaside were dominant forms from 14th century to late 19th century. Gazels featured monorhyme and conventional garden imagery. Kasides were encomiums praising subjects, divided into sections. Mesnevîs were narrative forms, especially used for didactic works
Namık Kemal wrote Vatan Yahut Silistre in 1872, inspired by Victor Hugo. Play was based on Battle of Shumen but set during 1853 Battle of Silistre. First performance in 1873 sparked riots at Tiyatro-i Osmani
Historic 19th-century house rebuilt in 1992 with local donations. Three-level Ottoman-style building with wooden exterior. Located on hill with large garden and Namık Kemal Caddesi. Contains six wooden rooms and marble-paved ground floor