The Image of Youth and Old Age in the Poetry of Aby Hilal Al-Askari (Died At 400 H/1009M) - An objective technical study

This study aims to elucidate the depictions of youth and old age in the poetry of Abu Hilal Al-Askari. The poetic texts addressing the stages of youth and old age constitute a significant portion of his poetry. Youth is characterized by an eagerness for life, the pursuit of ambitions, and the fulfillment of aspirations, while old age is marked by a withdrawal from pleasures, amusements, and indulgences, as well as the rejection of the elderly by young women. The importance of this study stems from the lack of prior research addressing this phenomenon in his poetry. The study is structured with an introduction that discusses the research problem, objectives, scope, methodology, and previous studies. It is followed by two chapters: the first chapter presents the depiction of youth in the poetry of Abu Hilal Al-Askari, while the second chapter examines the depiction of old age in his poetry. Finally, the study concludes with a summary of the key findings, accompanied by a list of sources and references utilized. The research employs a descriptive-analytical methodology and culminates in a set of findings outlined in the conclusion.