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Which poets belonged to the Ottoman “fresh speech” style?

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In Ottoman literature, the "fresh speech" style—also known as tâze-gû’î or tarz-i nev—was a 17th-century movement that incorporated features of the Indo-Persian style.

The principal poets associated with this school included:

  • Nef'i: An aristocrat from eastern Anatolia who initiated the movement by adopting features of the Indo-Persian style.1
  • Cevri: A follower of Nef'i and a member of the Mawlawiyah order of dervishes.1
  • Nâ'ilî: An eminent poet of the 17th century and a key figure of the school.1
  • Fehim: A student or follower of Nef'i.1
  • Neşatî: Another prominent leader of the "fresh speech" style who, like Cevri, was committed to the Mawlawiyah order.1