Centripoetoinen
Centripoetoinen is a term used in Finnish literary criticism to describe a poetics that emphasizes inward cohesion and a central motif in poetry. Derived from the idea of centripetal force, centripoetoinen poetry draws meaning toward a core image or idea, favoring unity and cumulative development over fragmentation.
The term emerged in Finnish literary criticism during the early 21st century. It is not universally defined,
Common characteristics include a central axis around which other elements orient themselves, a formal architecture that
Reception of the concept is mixed. Proponents argue that centripoetoinen offers a productive lens for understanding