UNRAVELLING CULTURAL INFLUENCE: THE POETRY OF ALBANIAN WOMEN IN KOSOVO AND BALKAN LITERARY IDENTITY

The main purpose of this article is to evaluate the the poetry authored by both men and women after the 1990s. Witihn the scope of this examination, this literary form is viewed as a manifestation of contemporary literature emerging from a “cultural emancipation,” characterized by elements of social and ideological poetics. It serves as a valuable lens through which we can examine the evolving perceptions surrounding the creative process of poetry. Consequently, this study will extend its focus so as to encompass scholarly works dedicated to Albanian poetry penned by women in Kosovo. Through this comprehensive exploration, this article aims to gain a deeper understanding of the multifaceted evolution of the literature in Kosovo, where the creative expressions of both male and female poets have played pivotal roles in shaping the cultural landscape. This article has implemented a comprehensive analysis of the poetic works from the period and duly acknowledges the inherent subjectivity in the reading and interpretation of poetry. Nevertheless, the interprations which have been carried out are committed to upholding the fundamental tenets of poetical analysis, underpinned by the utilization of individual substantiating evidence and the acknowledgment of diverse interpretative frameworks.The proposed analysis includes a meticulous examination of the poem's structural and formal attributes, which include a discerning appraisal of literary themes, rhetorical devices, symbolism, metaphoric constructs, comparisons, and other nuanced figurative elements. Additionally, this work contextualizes the poem within its historical and cultural milieu, contributing to the depth and breadth of this scholarly investigation.