Systemati̇c analysi̇s of Dost Magazi̇ne (1957-1964)

Magazines have an important place in developing of the Turkish literature. Published by story writer Salim Şengil between 1957-1961 and 1961-1964 and 1964-1973 years in three series making up 183 pages, Dost (Friend) is a monthly art and literature magazine. İn this work Dost magazine which was published 42 pages in the first serie and 39 pages in the second/new serie totally making up 81 pages between october 1957 and june 1964 years in Ankara, has been analysed. İn the work, being introduced of Dost magazine end its contribution to Turkish literature and being prepared systematical analysis of it and to contribute to researching of literature history has been aimed. Dost magazine also brought to life of the literature and social atmosphere of that period by pubishing investigations and special issue. Aport from these, evaluating literature works in magazine pages, examination and critique were published. As Dost gives importance art, music, cinema, theatre, tile art balet apart from story and poem, ıt is a magazine that is open to new ideas and innovations. Also, political, social, economical events that occured in Turkey between 1950-1970 years, appeared in pages of Dost magazine. Key Words: Dost magazine, Seçilmiş Hikâyeler, Salim Şengil, Turkish literature, systematical analysis.