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Sufi Lexicon In Maghrebi Folk Poetry A Lexical Study Of Some Terms

Auteurs : Faci Omar .

Résumé

Folk poetry called also“Malhun” poetry was not a phenomenon that negatively affected society; rather, it was a source of knowledge acquisition in various fields. It extended into many forms of poetry, including wisdom, love poetry, revolutionary poetry, and Sufism. To preserve its position in the literary sphere, Malhun poetry has also received considerable attention in linguistic studies. This study addresses the importance of popular poetry, highlighting its Sufi dimension and the linguistic units employed by popular poets. These units can fulfil the poet’s purpose, influence the recipient, and convey meanings appropriate to the poet’s intentions. The study asks whether the poet succeeded in constructing his poetic text while taking into account the appropriate semantic field and lexical structure. To answer this question, the researcher selected various examples by prominent representatives of this poetic tradition. The study concludes that Malhun poets made effective use of lexical units in their poetry to communicate with their audience. Popular poetry, or Malhun, has had a significant role in educating and cultivating individuals, whether educated or not. The study also notes the limited number of studies and the insufficient attention devoted to this poetic tradition.

Mots clés

Poetry; Malhun; Sufism; lexical; study