Formalist Criticism of the Sonnet From you for you by Foumani
Subject Areas :Habibollah Souri 1 , Latifeh Salamat Bavil 2 , Aliehy Youseffam 3
1 - Ph.D. student of Persian language and literature, Department of Persian language and literature, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
2 - Assistant Professor, Department of Art Research, Faculty of Art and Architecture,Islamic Azad University Central Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran.
3 - Department of Persian Language and Literature, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
Keywords: Poetry, formalist criticism, literary arrays, coherence, poetic language ,
Abstract :
Formalist criticism emphasizes the intrinsic properties of a literary work, focusing on how its elements interact to create meaning, rather than the author's biography or external influences. This study employs a descriptive-analytical approach to conduct a formalist critique of three sonnets: Az to baraaye to (From you, for you), "Khayal Khananeshin Mera" ("My Unending Dream"), and Aineh Be Kalaam (Speechless Mirror) from the third collection of poems by the contemporary Iranian poet Foumani. The analysis reveals that the selected sonnets possess a rich potential for formalist exploration. The poet utilizes a multiplicity of themes intertwined with artistic elements, rhetorical devices, and musicality. Foumani's mastery of form is evident in the meticulously crafted lines and intricate rhyme schemes that contribute to the sonnets' co-hesive structure. Additionally, the poems incorporate a variety of literary devices. The dominant theme throughout the sonnets is a blend of romance and mysticism. Foumani portrays the lov-er's passionate yearning, liberation, and the overwhelming power of love that consumes the heart and soul. The poems further explore themes of restlessness and confusion arising from the intensity of the lover's devotion.
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