Abstract

The research is aimed at analyzing the genre system of Indonesian poetry during the Balai Pustaka period in order to reveal the importance of this stage for the development of Indonesian literature and the nation's self-identification. The relevance lies in establishing the contribution of the lyrical genres of this period to the formation of Indonesian literary and cultural identity. The main questions of the study include the analysis of forms and genres of Indonesian poetry of the Balai Pustaka period, the study of the role of the "Balai Pustaka" publishing house in the formation of this poetry, identifying common and unique features of this period in literature, and revealing the influence of historical events on the genre system of poetry. The research is based on the analysis of texts by Indonesian poets Mohammad Yamin, Sanusi Pane, and Rustam Effendi. As a result of the research, it was found that this period was transitional in the history of Indonesian poetry, combining traditional genres with new forms, and the role of the "Balai Pustaka" publishing house in this process was emphasized. The period of 1920–1933 was critical in forming the Indonesian poetic tradition and defined key aspects of literary identity. This era was marked by the flowering of lyricism, as well as the appearance of new genres such as sonnets. Poets of that time expressed their feelings and thoughts in verse for the first time, contributing to the formation of a national cultural image.

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