| ID | 131456 |
| Title Proper | I cry out so that you wake up1 |
| Other Title Information | cegerxwîn's poetics and politics of awakening |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Yüksel, Metin |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This study focuses on the poetry of the well-known Kurdish poet Cegerxwîn (1903-84). Contextualizing Cegerxwîn's life and literary career within his specific social, political and historical circumstances, this article demonstrates the way in which Kurdish classical poetry during his madrasa education shaped Cegerxwîn's poetic creation. Furthermore, the oppression and exploitation of Kurdish peasants at the hands of tribal chiefs, sheikhs and nation-states contributed to Cegerxwîn's adoption of a Marxist and nationalist social and political standpoint. This article, attempting a closer reading of his poetry, suggests that at the essence of his poetry is found the continued use of the metaphor of awakening. Hence Cegerxwîn's poetics and politics can best be depicted as one of awakening the oppressed and subordinate social groups including the Kurds, peasants and workers from their deep sleep of oppression and exploitation. Through his Kurdish poetics and politics of awakening, it is argued, Cegerxwîn participates in the progressive political discourses of his times. |
| `In' analytical Note | Middle Eastern Studies Vol.50, No.4; July 2014: p.536-553 |
| Journal Source | Middle Eastern Studies Vol.50, No.4; July 2014: p.536-553 |
| Key Words | Political Standpoint ; Kurdish Regime ; Political Discourses ; Kurdish Peasants ; Historical Circumstances ; Kurdish Community ; Middle East ; Politics ; Political Circumstances ; Marxist Regime ; Subordinate Social Groups ; Middle East Policy - US ; Nationalist Standpoint |