Abstract
This study investigates the art of the ghazal in the Diwan of Shehab al-Din al-Talafari, a prominent Mamluk poet who skillfully integrated traditional and modern forms of the genre. Tracing the ghazal’s development from the pre-Islamic era to the Mamluk period, the research examines Talafari’s poetic style, the coherence of his imagery, the vibrancy of colors and movements, and his use of rhetorical and badiʿ devices.The analysis highlights Talafari’s ability to balance innovation with classical influence, revealing how he enriched the ghazal by combining established conventions with creative originality. By studying his Diwan, the research identifies the techniques he employed to harmonize tradition and modernity, demonstrating his significant contribution to the evolution of Arabic poetry. Methodologically, the study adopts an analytical approach, closely reading and interpreting the ghazals to explore both thematic and stylistic dimensions. The findings underscore Talafari’s mastery in sustaining poetic coherence while introducing novel expressive forms, offering insights into the dynamic interplay between heritage and innovation in Mamluk-era poetry.
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Publication details
- DOI
- 10.53542/2522-2279.1465
- Journal
- Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 17(2), 1-14
- Publisher
- Sultan Qaboos University
- Open access
- Gold open access
- License
- CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
Cite this article
APA 7
Al-Rajab, E. A. (2026). The Art of Spinning in Al-Talafari Poetry Between Tradition and Renewal (593-675 AH). Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 17(2), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.53542/2522-2279.1465
MLA 9
Al-Rajab, Eman Awad. "The Art of Spinning in Al-Talafari Poetry Between Tradition and Renewal (593-675 AH)." Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, vol. 17, no. 2, 2026, pp. 1-14. https://doi.org/10.53542/2522-2279.1465.
Chicago (author–date)
Al-Rajab, Eman Awad. 2026. "The Art of Spinning in Al-Talafari Poetry Between Tradition and Renewal (593-675 AH)." Journal of Arts and Social Sciences 17 (2): 1-14. https://doi.org/10.53542/2522-2279.1465.
Harvard
Al-Rajab, E. A. (2026) 'The Art of Spinning in Al-Talafari Poetry Between Tradition and Renewal (593-675 AH)', Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 17(2), pp. 1-14. doi:10.53542/2522-2279.1465.
Vancouver
Al-Rajab EA. The Art of Spinning in Al-Talafari Poetry Between Tradition and Renewal (593-675 AH). Journal of Arts and Social Sciences. 2026;17(2):1-14. doi:10.53542/2522-2279.1465
IEEE
E. A. Al-Rajab, "The Art of Spinning in Al-Talafari Poetry Between Tradition and Renewal (593-675 AH)," Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, vol. 17, no. 2, pp. 1-14, 2026, doi: 10.53542/2522-2279.1465.