Protest poetry originated as a way for individuals to express dissent and critique social or political injustices. It serves as a powerful tool to raise awareness, provoke change, and give voice to marginalized or oppressed communities. Through the use of language and imagery, protest poetry can inspire action and solidarity among readers.
Eleanor. Wright has written: 'The poetry of protest under Franco' -- subject(s): History and criticism, Spanish Protest poetry, Spanish poetry
soweto 1970
Haiku poetry originated in Japan, not China. Haiku is a traditional form of Japanese poetry known for its brevity and focus on nature or the seasons. Each haiku consists of three lines with a set syllable pattern of 5-7-5.
Protest poetry is poetry that strives to undermine established values and ideals, particularly those associated with the government and other bodies of authority.Protest poetry often aims to shock readers into political action by discussing taboo subject matter, using unconventional and often profane language, criticizing popular beliefs, and shunning formal poetic conventions.
Limerick poetry is a type of poetry that is often humorous and has a specific rhyming pattern (AABBA). It originated in Ireland and typically consists of five lines with a fun or witty theme.
South African protrotest poetry originates from the deep streets of Soweto south of Johannesburg. It developed between the 1970-1995 during the period of apartheid. During the struggle poets expressed their feelings towards oppression and discrimination using poety and we have the likes of Sol Plaatji.
Roy Youdale has written: 'Cantan las minas' -- subject(s): Bolivian Protest poetry, History and criticism, Miners, Mines and mineral resources, Poetry, Protest songs, Songs and music
Joseph A. Kalar has written: 'Papermill' -- subject(s): American Protest poetry, Poetry, Working class
Japan
Ballad.
Karla Linn Merrifield has written: 'Liberty's vigil' -- subject(s): Social problems, Poetry, American poetry, American Protest poetry
The principal writers of protest poetry were: Oswald Mtshali, Mongane Serote, Sipho Sepamla and Mafika Gwala.There were also some Afrikaans poets such as Ingrid Jonker who wrote "The child who was not dead."