These stories are typically performed by an ashik (folk minstrel) who recites prose and sings verse passages while playing a saz .
In the context of Turkish literature, is a traditional narrative genre that blends prose and poetry. Hikaye
It serves as a critique of society from a woman’s perspective and acts as an educational tool for younger generations. These stories are typically performed by an ashik
The narrator uses expressive vocal inflections and speech rhythms to transport listeners into a world of imagination. 2. Turkish Folk Hikaye Hikaye