The Integration of Aesthetic in the Text of Jelita Seorang Aisyah

Abstract

This study aims to identify and analyze the integration of beauty found in the poems contained in the Poetry Group 'Jelita Seorang Aisyah', the work of one of Sabah's poets, Sahara Jais. Islamic poetry that is highlighted by the integration of the beauty of the poet's language and thinking (style) integrated with the message that the poet wants to convey. This study is a literature review using content analysis and descriptive analysis methods. The analysis and discussion are guided by the principles of integration and relevance found in the framework of the Integrated Aesthetic Theory pioneered by Abdul Halim Ali (2010). The coherence of beauty meant here is in the aspects of the elements of metaphorical language, personification, hyperbole, anaphora and allusion style. The integrated language style element apart from publishing beauty but it can also highlight the meaning as well as tease the emotions and excitement of the reader. The beauty in a literary work such as Islamic poetry can provide useful lessons in terms of monotheism, faith and sharia to its readers. The findings of the study found that there are four cores of Islamic thought found in this collection of poems, namely the message about the greatness of God, the fact of love for God, firmness towards persecuted people and religious messages related to Muslim women.