Investigating the phenomenon of nostalgia in Nader Naderpour's poetry

Abstract

Nostalgia, or homesickness, has its roots in the human subconscious and has entered literature from psychology. The longing and remembrance of the past lead to the emergence of sorrow and sadness in humans; in other words, nostalgia is a yearning for the happy times of the past and a desire and eagerness to return to that era. Nostalgia is an important subject in the contemporary period, reflected in the poems of poets. Nader Naderpour is among the poets who frequently express longing for the past and its remembrance in his works. The environment in which the poet lived and his deep affection and emotions have stimulated a nostalgic feeling in Naderpour. This research aims to descriptively and analytically examine the factors that create alienation and the feeling of longing for the past in the poetry of this contemporary poet. The findings indicate that nostalgic themes such as homesickness, childhood, separation from the beloved, utopia, and collective memories have found more expression in Naderpour's poetry.