The Cultural Effects in defining Poetry by Contemporary Arab Poets

Abstract

This study discusses the definitions of modern poets. The definitions are taken from their interviews. The definitions revolve around their first factors and limits (whether the limits are psychological, cultural, linguistics or intellectual). The whole factors and limits are gathered by a cultural factor of the poet himself. Such factors work side by side with historical and political factors, in addition to the effect of the community itself since the poet is attached to these factors through the process of tackling issues, viewing the world, and writing poetry. The process is comprehensive and is a result of various influencing factors