أبعادٌ دلاليةٌ وفنيةٌ في شعر الأسْر: شعر عبد الناصر صالح أنموذجًا

Abstract

This study examines the semantic choices and aesthetic qualities that manifest in prison poetry, primarily focusing on the work of Palestinian poet Abdel Nasser Saleh, who transformed incarceration into a creative space infused with nationalistic and humanistic visions. The semantic and aesthetic dimensions of Abdel Nasser Saleh’s poetry and his selected themes of resistance, hope, sacrifice, and identity make his work very distinctive. Consequently, this analysis investigates the poetic imagery, semantics, symbolism, rhythmic structures, and language employed in Abdel Nasser Saleh’s prison poetry and situates the discussion within the framework of Palestinian prison literature. Furthermore, the study underscores the role of poetry in preserving collective memory and fostering a resistance consciousness across successive generations.

While previous studies have examined Abdul Nasser Saleh’s poetry from various perspectives, this study aims to complete the picture by emphasizing imprisonment, a central theme in his poetic work. Using an analytical approach linking historical and critical contexts, the study demonstrates how the poet transformed his suffering into a poetic message with a nationalist and humanist significance that transcends both time and place. Ultimately, this research enriches the critical literature on Palestinian prison poetry and opens new avenues for exploring other poetic experiences that blend national struggle with artistic expression. It reaffirms that poetry remains a powerful tool that preserves memory and fosters hope.