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Ne efsûnkâr imişsin âh ey dîdâr-ı hürriyet Esîr-i aşkın olduk gerçi kurtulduk esâretten
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The speaker addresses freedom as an enchanting vision. Although they have escaped captivity, they describe themselves as captives of their love for freedom. The contrast shows that freedom is not presented as mere release from restraint; it has become a powerful attachment that claims their devotion.
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- Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Millî Eğitim Bakanlığı Eğitim Bilişim Ağı
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