Sufi symbolism of the beloved and the sea in Ahmadun Yosi Herfanda’s poetry: A perspective of Braginsky’s theory
KEMBARA Journal of Scientific Language Literature and Teaching April 30, 2026 Sujarwoko Sujarwoko, Suhartono Suhartono, Marista Dwi Rahmayantis
Studies on Sufi poetry indicate that symbolism functions not only as an aesthetic expression but also as a medium of complex spiritual experience. However, previous research often separates religious symbols from existential imagery, resulting in fragmented interpretations of meaning. This study aims to analyze the symbols of the Beloved and the sea in the poetry of Ahmadun Yosi Herfanda using...