Repetition and Its Poetic Function in the Classical Poem in Contemporary Yemeni Poetry from (2005-2015)

Abstract

This study aimed to reveal the phenomenon of repetition and its poetic and aesthetic function in the columnar poem Al-Qasida Al-Amoudiyya within a selection of contemporary Yemeni poetry from 2005 to 2015. The study adopted the stylistic approach (Al-Manhaj Al-Uslubi) in analyzing eleven poetry collections, thereby exploring the semantic, aesthetic, and rhythmic dimensions that repetition adds to the structure and content of the poetic text. The study addressed three main types of repetition: inaugural repetition (Al-Tikrar Al-Istihlali), division repetition (Tikrar Al-Taqsim), and geometric repetition (Al-Tikrar Al-Handasi) in its two forms: circular and arbor-structured (Al-Nasaqi Al-Mushajjar).

The results confirmed that repetition constitutes a pivotal stylistic feature that contributes to the cohesion and coherence of the text, intensifying the suggestive meaning, solidifying the concept, and deepening the impact on the recipient. It also showed that contemporary Yemeni poets effectively employed repetition to articulate their stances and visions, express psychological conflicts, transcend the limits of time, and create a harmonious musical rhythm. The study concluded that repetition, especially the arbor-structured type, indicates harmony and consistency in the text, provided it is employed in an artistic manner away from non-functional redundancy (Hashw) and prolixity (Itnab). This study is considered a modern critical entry point and recommends expanding the scope of research to include the study of repetition in other contemporary Yemeni literary genres, thereby opening the door for more in-depth and detailed studies on this phenomenon in contemporary Yemeni literature.