The novels follow the life of Memed, the only son of a poor widow who escapes from his village in the Anatolian landowners and transforms himself into a legendary, Robin Hood-like figure, championing the landless peasants of Anatolia in their struggle against their corrupt and greedy landowners.
The novels tell the story of Memed, a poor boy whose life changes when he escapes from his village to become a hero who fights for the rights of the oppressed peasants in Anatolia. He stands up to the wealthy landowners who exploit them.