السلبية و الإيجابية في دراسة الأدب الشعبي : من منظور سياسي

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The researcher started by pointing out that approaches to studies of popular literature vary according to variations of the researchers’ goals .

He then refers to the fact that initial studies in this field were directed by a colonial vision meant to embody local motive loyalties preparatory to applying the colonial slogan “ Divide and Rule”.

He then discussed two negative aspects in the studies of popular literature: its colleqiality and its locality.

These two aspects were discussed at length with special attention to their possible negative reflection on Arab unity.

To counteract the negative aspects, the researches discussed the positive aspects of the studies of popular literature as represented by their expression of the spirit of the people, and by standing as proof of their existence especially when their country falls under and oppressive occupation.