Exploring Space and Place Concepts Through Poems: A Systematic Literature Review

Spatial Analysis of Selected Articles and Published by Year

The spatial analysis shows large variations in article contributions among countries, underscoring local variations in research activity. European nations lead in contributions, with the Czech Republic and the Netherlands each producing five (5) articles, followed by Spain with three (3). Other European countries, including the United Kingdom and Switzerland, contribute slightly, with one (1) article each. Non-European nations display comparatively diminished representation, with India providing two (2) articles, while Australia and the United States each contribute one (1). Research outputs are mainly concentrated in Europe, whereas contributions from the Southern Hemisphere (Australia) and South Asia (India) are minimal. North America, exclusively represented by the United States, demonstrates limited representation in this dataset. This uneven distribution highlights regional research dynamics and potential gaps in access, focus, or selection within the analysed dataset.

Thematic Analysis

A comprehensive analysis of the 20 articles highlighted four distinct thematic dimensions essential to the exploration of space and place concepts in poetry. Themes include: cosmic exploration, which covers imaginative and symbolic interactions with the universe and space phenomena; cultural identity, emphasising the way poetic expressions explain and preserve individual and collective identities within cultural contexts; memory and reflection, which highlights poetry's role in evoking personal and historical narratives associated with specific spaces; and environmental interaction, centering on the poetic depiction of human relationships with natural and established environments. These themes collectively offer an advanced framework for understanding how poetry functions as a medium to conceptualize and examine space and place.