Document Type : Research Paper
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1 Department of Persian Language and Literature, Khoda.C, Islamic Azad University ,Khodabandeh, Iran.
2 Department of Persian Language and Literature, Khoda.C, Islamic Azad University, Khodabandeh, Iran.
3 Department of Persian Language and Literature, Za.C, Islamic Azad University, Zanjan, Iran.
Abstract
Mustafa Rahmandoust (born 1950) is considered one of the prominent poets for children and adolescents, significantly contributing to the enrichment and elevation of children's literature, particularly children's poetry. His works in the field of children's poetry have enjoyed considerable popularity from the Islamic Revolution to the present day. While various factors have contributed to the enduring appeal of his poems, it appears that the use of colloquial language, encompassing elements such as vocabulary, expressions, idioms, and proverbs, has played a substantial role. Among these, colloquial vocabulary, as the most frequently used element of colloquial language, has been particularly effective in ensuring the lasting impact of his poetry. Therefore, the specific aim of this study is to examine the influence of colloquial vocabulary on the enduring quality of Rahmandoust's poetry, specifically across his 18 poetry collections, employing a descriptive-analytical approach and an inductive method. The analysis of his poems identified fourteen distinct types of colloquial vocabulary, categorized under three main headings: colloquial words, words related to colloquial concepts and themes, and words associated with the everyday life of ordinary people, all of which stem from the daily experiences and ordinary lives of children. The research findings indicate that the use of these words, which originate from the real world of children and rely on their thoughts and imagination, first creates vivid and dynamic imagery of children's lives, then fosters empathy, emotional connections, and a sense of intimacy and companionship with children. This approach brings Rahmandoust’s language closer to that of children, contributing to the popularity of his poetry and, ultimately, its lasting presence in the minds and language of children for years, if not a lifetime.
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