OSMAN UNLU

Professor Osman Unlu is a prominent scholar of Ancient Turkish Literature at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Bandirma Onyedi Eylul University. He has held academic positions at Celal Bayar University and Duzce University, advancing from Assistant Professor (2016) to Associate Professor (2016–2019) before becoming a Professor in 2019. His administrative roles include Department Head at multiple institutions and Erasmus Coordinator. His research focuses on classical Turkish literature, Ottoman texts, and literary analysis, with notable publications on Ottoman poetry, historical narratives, and cultural studies. He has authored books like THE BOOK OF TRICKS and edited volumes on Turkish literary works. His academic contributions include supervising master’s theses and participating in international conferences. He teaches courses on Ottoman Turkish grammar, classical literature, and cultural studies, reflecting his expertise in preserving and interpreting historical texts.

• Education Affiliations: Celal Bayar University, Duzce University, Bandirma Onyedi Eylul University
• Research Interests: Ottoman literature, classical narrative traditions, literary sociology, historical manuscripts
• Key Projects: Research on Ottoman-era texts, editorial work on classical poetry collections

His articles explore topics such as the Defense of Kanije in historical sources, the role of humor in classical Turkish literature, and the influence of Edgar Allan Poe on Ottoman storytelling. He actively contributes to academic peer review and editorial boards, including the Celal Bayar University Journal of Social Sciences. His work bridges historical literary analysis with contemporary sociological perspectives.