Dialogue in Arab Poetry: The Poem of Al-Sahib ibn Abbad (An Exemplary Manifestation of God's Creation)
Keywords:
dialogue, introduction, poet's doctrine, educational poetry, conclusionAbstract
The poet Al-Sahib ibn Abbad employed dialogue as a crucial and innovative element in his poem, which contributes to the constituents of creative work and serves as one of its pillars for success. This technique captivates the recipient, immersing them within the events of the poem as if they were one of the conversing individuals. Al-Sahib started with an introduction that includes reproach from a contemporary woman who blames him for abandoning the genre of love poetry, following the tradition of Arab poets. He then elucidates his beliefs regarding seclusion and Shia doctrine, along with his methods of arguing for the existence of the Creator, His attributes, and the prophethood of the Prophet. Afterwards, he delves into the educational doctrine, narrating the most significant events, i
