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The Concept of Love in Nizar Qabbani's Qamus Al-Ashiqin: A Semiotic Study According to Roland Barthes

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study explores the concept of love in Nizar Qabbani's “Qamus al-Asyikin” using Roland Barthes' semiotic approach. The research is driven by the need to understand how love is represented in Middle Eastern literature, particularly by Qabbani, a prominent Arab poet. The study aims to reveal how Qabbani employs symbols and signs to depict love and how denotation, connotation, and myth contribute to a deeper understanding of this emotion. Through qualitative analysis, the study finds that Qabbani portrays love as an essential and transformative force, reflecting deep emotions, complex feelings, and rich cultural values. The implications suggest that Barthes' semiotic approach effectively analyzes literary works, enhancing the comprehension of cultural and ideological representations.

Source: Diwan Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Arab

DOI: 10.24252/diwan.v11i1.50882

Authors: Muhammad Faiz, Rizqi Handayani, Sukron Kamil, Hanifah Ridha

Institutions: Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta, Arab Studies and Research Institute

Language: English

Topic: Semiotics and Representation Studies

Subfield: Literature and Literary Theory

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4412808700

FWCI: 22.04

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Cited by: 2

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