Analisis Budaya dan Sastra Karya Nizar Qabbani: Simbolisme, Mitologi, Referensi Sejarah, dan Kritik Sosial

Abstract

This study analyzes the cultural and literary influences in the work of Nizar Qabbani, one of the leading modern Arab poets, due to his stylistic and thematic innovations that transformed the landscape of Arabic poetry. The study examines how Qabbani utilizes cultural, social, and political elements in response to shifts in Arab society. The primary focus of this analysis includes jasmine symbolism, historical references, mythology, and social criticism in a modern context. This article reveals how Qabbani utilizes jasmine symbolism to convey profound emotional and social nuances and employs historical and mythological references to connect the past with contemporary conditions. In addition, this paper also highlights how Qabbani explores themes of feminism and political struggle, provides critiques of social and political injustice, and democratizes Arabic poetry by using simpler and more accessible language. The research findings indicate that Qabbani has enriched Arabic literature with relevant stylistic and thematic innovations, contributing to the globalization of Arabic literature and garnering significant international acceptance. His works have been translated into various languages and received by international readers, expanding the horizons of Arabic literature and promoting cross-cultural dialogue. Overall, this study highlights the significant contribution of Qabbani's work to the development of modern and global Arabic literature.