The Anthropological Dimension in Travel Literature and Biography: A Case Study of Jalil Kakawais's Novel "The Scent of a Human"

Abstract

Jalil Kakawayis's novel, ''The Scent of Humanity,'' stands as a significant and novel example of blending travel literature and biographical literature, subsequently reflecting them within the science of anthropology. In this work, the author meticulously and profoundly employs journeys and exploration to highlight the importance and value of travel literature, whether the journey is undertaken by the author himself or a prominent figure within society. Literary travel in this novel is not merely a geographical exploration but also a spiritual and intellectual journey to rediscover oneself, language, and homeland. Furthermore, the novel begins on a biographical basis, presenting the personal experience of a renowned religious figure named ''Mawlana Khalid Naqshbandi''. This fusion of travel literature and biographical literature serves as a crucial aid and testament to understanding the diverse conditions of Kurdish society in the past, encompassing historical, political, colonial, cultural, social, economic, ideological, and philosophical circumstances, among others. All these varied conditions are intrinsically linked to the human way of life and are worthy of consideration within the field of anthropology. This research is divided into two parts, each part includes two topics, so that the first part and the first topic presents the concept and terms of tourism literature and its relationship with anthropology, while the second topic discusses biography and its relationship with anthropology. In the first topic of the second part, the position of the novel in anthropology is mentioned. In the second topic, we have tried to practice tourism literature and the art of biography in Jalil Kaka Wais's novel Boni Bunyadam. Finally, the results and a list of sources are presented.