Hamzaname 8: binder Yapi Kredi Sermet Çifter research library text- research

This work aims to emphasize the value of Hamzaname ( 8: Binder Yapı KrediSermet Çifter Research Library) in folk literature. This work begins with giving informationabout İslam History, Religious Story, Folk Tale and stories which are the sources ofHamzaname in Turkish Literature. After the presentation of works made on Hamzanames ,the importance of Hamzaname's stated at the tradition of epic poem,short story writing andstory teller.The subject of our thesis was assured at Yapı Kredi Sermet Çifter Research Library .After The other Hamzaname's writing belongs to publication of Yapı Kredi Sermet ÇifterResearch Library writing Catalogue and intorduction of 8. binder of Hamzaname, the analysissection of the text begins.Hz. Hamza's religious life was begun with telling by story teller in Anatolia by thename of Hamzaname in 15. century. Hamzaname nearly includes 150 -200 stories in 50 -60binder.In Hamzaname, There are events and heroisms in Arabistan and İran. All of thecharacters of the story are Arab, Acem, Muslım, unbeliever and Pagan. Turkish Hamzanameswere firstly written by Hamzavi in 16. century. Hamzavi's work of art was spread in thelegend of time. Especially this work was written in manuscripts and told by story teller atJanissary meeting place, castles on the border and coffee house.One of the Hamzaname's binders is stated the characteristics of format, style andcontents.Proceeding the translation of the work,consists of 106 sheets, the characteristics of styleand language were examined closely. It is ascertained the characters, place and motif in work.Keywords: Hamza, Hamzaname, Folk Tale, Fairy Tale and Legend.