Critic Khalid Qadrooz Delves into Textual Formation and Signification
Published by the House of Poetry in Marrakech, Khalid Qadrooz's book titled "Mechanisms of Textual Formation and Building Meaning" focuses on the poetry of Malika Al-Asimi. This work stands out as one of the recipients of the Marrakech House of Poetry's award for poetic criticism, aimed at young critics and researchers in the 2025 cycle. Spanning 156 pages, the book's cover features an artwork by the artist and calligrapher Lahcen Fersawi. Qadrooz's study methodically explores the mechanisms of "textual formation and the construction of poetic meaning," highlighting the central role of poetic imagery as a mechanism for textual formation. This centrality underscores the capacity of poetry to stimulate imagination and create suggestive effects that transcend mere linguistic surfaces to reach profound meanings.
Acknowledgment in Poetic Criticism
Khalid Qadrooz’s book achieved second place in the Young Critics and Researchers Poetic Criticism Award (2025), an annual accolade organized by the House of Poetry in Marrakech, specifically catering to young Moroccan critics and researchers. This significant work examines the poetic production of one of Morocco's and the Arab world's most important poetic voices, Malika Al-Asimi. Qadrooz aims to uncover the intricacies and mechanisms behind this extended Moroccan poetic experience, which dates back to the 1970s, analyzing the distinctive features of her poetic expressions. This endeavor seeks to reveal the diverse meanings, connotations, and implications embedded within her texts, reflecting the richness of her artistic contributions.
As reported by alittihad.info.
