The poetic self is exaggerated in Jassim Al-Sahih’s poetry

Abstract

       The most important thing that this research seeks is to reveal the exaggeration of the poetic self in the poetry of the Saudi poet (Jassem Al-Sahih), through a historical presentation of the system (the authority of poetry) that was produced by Arab masculinity to establish a high status for poetry, and a lofty sovereignty for the poet extending stylistically throughout history. It has appeared ( Al-Sahih) through many of his texts, declaring his dominance, cultural superiority, and moral superiority, in compliance with the cultural pattern extending from the pre-Islamic era to the present era. Poetry is still at the top of the cultural pyramid, and the poet is still proud of his transcendent ego. Because the masculine establishment is sharp and strict, and because the authoritarian pattern that masculinity made available to poetry and the poet is pervasive and effective in the culture, influencing the conscience, and dominating the collective unconscious. Ever since masculinity embraced poetry, it has been imbued with the character of exquisite sanctity and established prestige, which led to the marginalization of other creative products, because poetry serves tribal and social interests. Because it is the cultural support of Arab masculinity, which allowed the poet to feel his distinction, self-eminence, and uniqueness with his superior and transcendent moral energy.

       This research objects to the veneration and superiority of poetry, and to the exaggeration of the poet’s systematic view. Because poetry is a creative substance in its essence, and it is far from being a transcendent authority, and for the poet to be lofty and prince of speech and action, and superior to cultural existence.