Signatures in folk poetry: "The poetry of Sidi Al-Akhdar bin Khalouf as an example"

Abstract

Folk poetry is one of the most important forms of expression in popular literature. It offers a glimpse into the daily lives of ordinary people and authentically reflects their psychological and social concerns. Among the most renowned poets in this field is AlAkhdar bin Khalouf, who left behind a collection of poems encompassing various themes, though most of them praised the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). The practice of signing poems has been known since ancient times, and in the realm of folk poetry, it is common for poets to sign their works, thus immortalizing their name or family name. Sometimes the signature consists only of the name, sometimes only the title, and sometimes both the name and title, or even the lineage