What is fakirname?

Fakirname is a type of Turkish folk literature, specifically a type of popular Islamic literature. Fakirname texts are usually written in verse and tell the stories of wandering dervishes or fakirs, who are Sufi ascetics. These stories typically contain moral lessons or teachings, and often involve the protagonist overcoming various trials and tribulations through faith, perseverance, and self-discipline. Fakirname was a highly influential literary genre in Turkey during the Ottoman period and continues to be studied and appreciated today.