Femininity in pre-Islamic poetry: a reading of selected models
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This research addresses the topic of femininity in Pre-Islamic poetry through a new critical reading, aiming to analyze how women are portrayed in this ancient literature. Using the descriptive analytical approach, the rhetorical methods such as simile, metaphor, and metonymy used by pre-Islamic poets to embody femininity. The research also examines the historical and social context in which pre-Islamic poetry emerged, and how these circumstances influenced the formation of the poets' perception of women. In addition, a comparison is made between the portrayal of femininity in pre-Islamic poetry and later literary periods, to reveal the transformations that occurred in these images over the ages. The research seeks to provide new critical visions that shed light on unstudied aspects of pre-Islamic literature, and contribute to a deeper understanding of the role of women in ancient Arabic culture.
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