Misunderstanding in the Interpretation of the Poem "Cinta Kepayang" in Gandrung by A. Mustofa Bisri
Abdul Wachid Bambang Suharto
Bahastra November 26, 2021 DOI: 10.26555/bahastra.v41i2.20523 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Qualitative study Peer reviewed |
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| Key findings | Argues that interpretations of the poem "Cinta Kepayang" in A. Mustofa Bisri's Gandrung can be understood through two styles: positioning the symbolic image of women as the presence of divine beauty, and positioning it as the most perfect expression of divine love fusion. The author contends that the poem's Sufi symbolism is central to its meaning. |
Abstract
This research aimed to reveal misunderstanding in the interpretation of the poem “Cinta Kepayang” in the poetry book Gandrung by A. Mustofa Bisri. The characteristic of A. Mustofa Bisri poems in Gandrung is that his poems are very rich in symbols related to the thought of Islamic mysticism (Sufism). The mind is a blend of mystical experience and aesthetic experience. This study uses a qualitative approach to interpretate the poem “Cinta Kepayang”. It is library research by collecting primary and secondary data related to Gandrung by A. Mustofa Bisri. The results revealed that the interpretation of “Love” (Cinta) was represented in two styles; first, positioning the symbolic image of women as the presence of divine beauty, second, positioning the symbolic image of women as the most perfect expression of divine love fusion.