Exile Between the Self and Place in Libyan Classical Poetry

Abstract

This research examines the phenomenon of alienation in classical Libyan poetry, viewing it as a human and artistic experience linked to the social, political, and psychological transformations experienced by Libyan poets. Alienation in this poetry is not limited to the physical distance of being away from one’s homeland; it extends to include the psychological and emotional alienation resulting from a feeling of isolation and loss of belonging.

This research seeks to uncover manifestations of alienation in poetic texts by analyzing their themes, artistic imagery, and expressive language, while also identifying the most prominent factors that contributed to shaping this feeling. The research also highlights the role that alienation played in deepening the poetic experience and enriching the classical Libyan discourse as an active element in expressing the suffering of the self and its struggle with reality, and the poet's attempt to restore psychological and emotional balance through poetic expression.