Kirmanc literature

Kirmanc literature refers to the traditional written and oral works produced by the Kurdish-speaking Kirmanc (also known as Zazaki) community, primarily in eastern Turkey. It encompasses poetry, stories, songs, and historical texts that express their culture, beliefs, and identity. These works often emphasize themes like love, nature, social values, and resistance to oppression. Kirmanc literature plays a vital role in preserving and transmitting the community’s language, history, and cultural heritage, especially given the historical challenges faced by the Kurdish people in maintaining their linguistic and cultural expression.