: Includes mentions of Süleyman Nazif, Hüseyin Suat Yalçın, and Faik Ali Ozansoy. Where to Listen
(Özgür Özzeytin), a prominent Turkish rap artist, created the song "Servet-i Fünun" as part of his Edebiyat-ı Rap (Literature Rap) project. This educational series uses rap music to help students memorize key authors, works, and characteristics of different periods in Turkish literature for exams like the YKS. The Project: Edebiyat-ı Rap
The lyrics of "Servet-i Fünun" provide a comprehensive summary of the period's major figures and their contributions:
Starting in 2012, İmpala began transforming dense, memorization-heavy literature topics into rhythmic songs. His works, including tracks on the Tanzimat, Servet-i Fünun, and Milli Edebiyat periods, have gained millions of views on platforms like YouTube and are even the subject of scientific research regarding alternative educational methods. Song Content: Servet-i Fünun Highlights
: Identified as the writer of the first Western-style novel in Turkish literature, noting Mai ve Siyah and Aşk-ı Memnu .
: Credits him with the first psychological novel, Eylül .
: Discusses his role in the closing of the Servet-i Fünun magazine due to his article "Edebiyat ve Hukuk".
: Mentions his influence from Parnassianism and his works like Rubab-ı Şikeste and the children's book Şermin .