Correspondence of the Issue: Traditional Arabic Verse and Literary Imagery

Abstract

This paper explores the relationship between classical Arabic poetry (al-shiʿr al-ʿamūdī) and the literary image. Classical poetry is defined as verse adhering to meter and rhyme according to the principles of ʿarūḍ (prosody). The study examines the nature of the literary image and its formation in classical poetry, emphasizing the role of imagination, emotion, and language in constructing this image. It also discusses types of imagination (creative, combinative, interpretive) and their impact on shaping the poetic image. The paper concludes that the literary image in classical poetry relies on a balance between form and content, and that imagination plays a central role in conveying emotion and meaning to the audience.