Exploring Cultural Narratives in Contemporary Indonesian Poetry
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17507/tpls.1605.27Keywords:
contemporary Indonesian poetry, cultural narratives, cultural text, literary text, semiotic readingAbstract
The purpose of this study is to analyze cultural narratives in contemporary Indonesian poetry. This research employs a qualitative interpretative method, with textual analysis conducted through semiotic reading. The data sources consist of two poems: “Antropologi dari Kaleng-Kaleng Coca-Cola” and “Kalangan Ronggeng.” The data analyzed are excerpts from these poems that are presumed to contain cultural narratives. The analytical techniques applied include semiotic reading, heuristic reading, and retroactive or hermeneutic reading. The findings reveal that contemporary Indonesian poetry strongly actualizes cultural narratives. These narratives are articulated through diverse cultural aspects, reflecting variations rooted in local traditions, national identity, and global contexts. Contemporary Indonesian poetry thus presents Indonesian cultural narratives that are both complex and diverse. The cultural narratives are grounded in local traditions and expressed through distinctive and powerful symbolic representations imbued with aesthetic value. This indicates that Indonesian contemporary poets possess a strong cultural awareness and affirm that their existence remains closely connected to the surrounding cultural phenomena.
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