The present study aims to draw attention to the necessity of literary theory application in literary education which is constituted in Turkish language classes in middle schools. Turkish language classes frequently benefit from literary texts. Reading and interpreting literary texts are fields requiring special effort. Developing reading habits in students and enhancing their entertainment in this habit are related not only with the quality of the chosen texts but also how these texts are examined. The biggest task on revealing the wealth of literary texts relies on the teacher. In this aspect, after indicating the place and importance of literary education in Turkish language education process and its theoretical dimension, the present study stated the basic information regarding literary theories and the contributions of these theories to literary education. The main goal is to define the prosperity that a literary education in line with the aims of Turkish Language education and which is based on theoretical knowledge will contribute to learning process. The present study determines the requirement that Turkish language teachers should be educated with sufficient literary theoretical knowledge during their education process.