Ömer’s Childhood” is one of the important works of Turkish literature written by Muallim Naci. The book depicts the social structure of the 19th century Ottoman society, family relations and the educational understanding of the period through the eyes of a young boy named Ömer. In this work, Muallim Naci critically examines the social and cultural values of the period through Ömer’s innocence and child curiosity. The work presents both the pure world of a child and the social norms, traditions and education system of the period in detail.

Muallim Naci’s simple and fluent language ensures that the work can be easily read by both adults and children. In addition to children’s literature, “Ömer’s Childhood” is also a valuable source for researchers and history buffs who want to understand the structure of Ottoman society. The fact that the work sheds light on issues such as education, family structure and child-rearing methods of the period makes the book not only a literary work, but also an important cultural document. Muallim Naci’s work is considered one of the rare works on the theme of childhood in Turkish literature and has managed to take its place among the classics of literature over time.