Abstract
This study aimed at describing the nationalism concept behind the history of poetry writing of two poets from different exponents, namely Exponent 45 and Exponent 70. The focus of this study lied in the viewpoints of the two poets towards nationalism meanings reflected in their poems. The method applied in this study was descriptive-comparative by using comparative literature approach. The results show that in the poem Diponegoro that was written by Chairil Anwar, nationalism is seen as an effort of the country to liberate its people from colonialism. Meanwhile, in the poem Tanah Air Mata, a work of Sutardji Calzoum Bachri, nationalism is viewed as the manifestation of people’s love to their country in order to defend the independence of their nation and state.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
