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is added outside the frame. this indicates that the writings have been read
and revised.
It stands out that there are two types of writing used in the book. the
texts between pages 1 and 66 are written in naskh type. however, the type
and medium of the writing change between pages 67 and 76. these pages
are written in the practical and readable rik’a type. It is difficult to reach a
conclusive opinion on why two different writing types are used in the work
and whether these two writing types are the product of the same person.
In order to demonstrate the abjad notes, Kantemir has used standard
Arabic letters, and moreover, by systematically changing or removing the
shape of some letters or diacritic signs, he has created special signs for his
notation.
Spelling
As Arabic and persian elements constitute a significant standing at all
linguistic level in ottoman turkish, learning and applying the spelling of
Arabic words and phrases, written in traditional spelling, takes long years
and a fundamental training. It is seen that, with respect to spelling rules,
the ottoman spelling in this work is of an advanced level and that Arabic
and persian words and phrases are written in their original spelling, almost
without any mistakes. It is needless to assume that Kantemiroglu made use
of a dictionary while writing the Arabic and persian words in the work,
which is believed to be the product of his ingenious and readable writing.
If this work is, indeed, the authentic product of the author, it is obvious
that, with respect to both its contents and its spelling and writing, it is the
outcome of a lengthy and high-quality education process.
Language and Style
Based on the language and style of Kantemiroglu’s work, it could easily
be claimed that his turkish is like his mother-tongue. that is to say, his
turkish is, in terms of language teaching, not ‘learned,’ but ‘acquired.’ In
the language of the work, there are not any distinct and continuous mistakes
at any linguistic level. Inverted sentences, which constrain turkish syntax
from time to time, and sentences and expression patterns particular to
ottoman turkish are prevalently used:
Kantemir : bize lazım degüldir ziyade tefahhuş eylemek
Standard : ziyade tefahhuş eylemek bize lazım degüldir
the sentence, formed by the persian ki and conjunction and elements
of which is linked with the old –Ub adverbial verb, is the example of a