Dг¶kгјmгјвђќ - Reеџat Nuri Gгјntekin'in Вђњyaprak

The story follows , an idealistic and strictly moral ex-civil servant, as he moves his family from Trabzon to the bustling, rapidly changing city of Istanbul.

: The title reflects Ali Rıza Bey’s perception of his children. As each child deviates from his traditional teachings or leaves home due to moral or economic decay, he views it as a leaf falling from the family tree. The story follows , an idealistic and strictly

: The tragic hero who remains stubbornly attached to old values, leading to his eventual loneliness and alienation as the world around him changes. : The tragic hero who remains stubbornly attached

Reşat Nuri Güntekin’s (The Fall of Leaves), published in 1930, is a cornerstone of Turkish literature that vividly captures the social upheaval of the early Republican era. It is a poignant exploration of a family's disintegration, serving as a powerful metaphor for the clash between traditional values and rapid Westernization. The Core Narrative: A Family Tree Losing Its Leaves The Core Narrative: A Family Tree Losing Its Leaves