Metaphorical Critical Thinking In Algerian Poetry Engineering: The Case Of Midani Ben Omar

Abstract

The arbitrariness of metaphorical construction lies in the use of figurative metaphor without digging deep into the philosophy of imagery metaphor. This distorts the architecture of the text, as poetry extends beyond the space of verbal ornamentation. Otherwise, it becomes mere rhetorical chatter devoid of substance. Poetry transcends this notion to build a civilization; it is a contemplation of life before it is a figment of imagination unrelated to reality. This study aims to open the debate to cultural interpretation, seeking to identify the sources of the metaphorical basis for an Algerian poet from the contemporary era, whose brilliance in shaping poetic structure has drawn attention and interest. The author endeavours to analyze his thoughts and theorization through the lens of cultural criticism and the intuition of impressionistic criticism.