Since the 1980s, modern Turkish storytelling has experienced transformations in both its structure and subject matter. This era is notable in Turkish storytelling for its stories that possess a distinctive artistic and philosophical essence. The article examines the concise narratives written by the renowned author Farid Edgu, who is recognized as a trailblazer in Turkish writing. The writer pioneered the introduction of the minimal story form into Turkish prose, skillfully incorporating profound Eastern philosophy into his concise narratives. Additionally, he broadened the educational horizons of Turkish literature. These short stories depict the historical background, cultural values, and profound spiritual heritage of the Turkish people, while also including elements from old world literature through intertextuality and leitmotifs. The foundation of his creative approach is rooted in clarity, and his exceptional command of precision in writing is evident through the use of symbols. The paper examines the use of symbols in mirroring philosophical perspectives in the author's concise narratives

modern Turkish literature, Farid Edgu, minimal stories, symbols, artistic and philosophical views, postmodernism, leitmotif.

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