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Literary Theory & Criticism
Jason W. Alvis
LITERATURE AND THEOLOGY
(2023)
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Literary Theory & Criticism
Christina Jane Lupton
Summary: This article argues for the novel's commitment to a way of life that combines work and contemplation. Refuting recent arguments about reading's place in different frameworks such as professional or nonprofessional, critical or literary, the author brings in the findings of an ethnographic study that even literary scholars desire reading time outside of work. By demonstrating that some novels are situated at the end of the working day, the author suggests that the strongest case for the professional and practical value of literature lies ironically in the political defense of non-work mode.
DEUTSCHE VIERTELJAHRSSCHRIFT FUR LITERATURWISSENSCHAFT UND GEISTESGESCHICHTE
(2023)
Article
Literary Theory & Criticism
Mette Hildeman Sjolin
Summary: Hamlet by Shakespeare has been adapted into children's versions multiple times in Sweden, such as the TV programme Pa teatern [At the Theatre] in 2001-2002 and the plays Little Hamlett and the Ghost and Offelia Come Again! in 2005-2006. The article argues that the Pa teatern episode is an adaptation while the plays by Grut are appropriations.
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Literary Theory & Criticism
Kiki Lindell Tersmeden
Summary: This article briefly explores the 200-year performance history of Hamlet at Elsinore Castle and discusses the portrayal of Gertrude in nine English-speaking productions of Hamlet at Elsinore. It highlights the neglect, marginalization, objectification, and sexualization of Gertrude, particularly in productions with a star actor in the title role.
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Literary Theory & Criticism
Per Sivefors
Summary: The novel "Teatern" portrays the story of a young female director whose feminist production of Hamlet fails to have its planned premiere at the Swedish national stage. This article argues that class structures and precarity, rather than misogynist structures, are the main reasons behind this failure. The financial difficulties of the theatre create a discrepancy between cultural capital and economic circumstances, leading to a precarious work situation for the protagonist and a sense of alienation from both her co-workers and her own work.
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Literary Theory & Criticism
Peter K. Andersson
Summary: This article discusses the significance of the clowning element in the German version of Hamlet, focusing on a rustic buffoon character and his connection with similar characters in other Shakespearean and Elizabethan plays.
Article
Literary Theory & Criticism
Nely Keinanen
Summary: This article analyzes Elli Tompuri, the first female Hamlet in the Nordic countries, focusing on her career, her radical politics, and her own tour company. It explores Tompuri's inspirations and thoughts about the play and examines the major themes raised in reviews. The article highlights the national significance of Tompuri's portrayal of Hamlet and the diverse opinions about her status as a New Woman, ranging from outrage to admiration within a single review.
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Literary Theory & Criticism
Claude Haas
Summary: This article examines the relationship between style and gesture in German-language popular novels. Author Leif Randt consciously adjusts style and gesture to align with cultural expectations, while also ensuring his writing remains independent from non-literary appropriations of literature. As a result, style and gesture in his novels become significant representatives of aesthetic autonomy.
DEUTSCHE VIERTELJAHRSSCHRIFT FUR LITERATURWISSENSCHAFT UND GEISTESGESCHICHTE
(2023)
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Literary Theory & Criticism
Markus Messling
Summary: The essay discusses the revival of realism in francophone literature and argues that it is driven not only by a social crisis but also by a pressing need to justify the social world. This new realism emerged in the late 1980s and is motivated by the loss of universalism, which refers to the inability to make claims of global legitimacy or to speak with a validity encompassing all human experiences, ultimately posing a fundamental problem in representing the world.
DEUTSCHE VIERTELJAHRSSCHRIFT FUR LITERATURWISSENSCHAFT UND GEISTESGESCHICHTE
(2023)
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Literary Theory & Criticism
Christy Wampole
Summary: Zeitgeist literature is a conceptual tool for analyzing literature that reflects the current social and political situation, capturing its trends and influences on collective behavior.
DEUTSCHE VIERTELJAHRSSCHRIFT FUR LITERATURWISSENSCHAFT UND GEISTESGESCHICHTE
(2023)
Article
Literary Theory & Criticism
Ntsoaki T. Mokala, Soyiso G. Khethoa
Summary: In this article, the author argues that KPD Maphalla's poems had a significant influence in depicting protest against social oppression and exclusion in South Africa and Africa overall. Through his use of style and attitude towards racial discrimination, Maphalla effectively expressed a clear sociopolitical protest and raised awareness among readers about the social issues of his time. The article provides an analysis of two selected poems from Maphalla's book to understand their influence as forms of protest and highlights his role as a spokesperson for black people and their freedom in South Africa.
LITERATOR-JOURNAL OF LITERARY CRITICISM COMPARATIVE LINGUISTICS AND LITERARY STUDIES
(2023)
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Literary Theory & Criticism
Torsten Hoffmann
Summary: This article discusses interviews as a prime example of the expansion of the literary in contemporary literature. It analyzes the de-paratextualization of interviews in the past twenty years and compares the current situation with the position of interviews around 1970, exploring the reasons behind this tectonic shift.
DEUTSCHE VIERTELJAHRSSCHRIFT FUR LITERATURWISSENSCHAFT UND GEISTESGESCHICHTE
(2023)
Article
Literary Theory & Criticism
Alexandre Gefen
Summary: Contemporary literature aims to be connected with the world and focuses on social transformation and building relationships. It seeks to address the issue of loneliness in modern society through empathy and community building.
DEUTSCHE VIERTELJAHRSSCHRIFT FUR LITERATURWISSENSCHAFT UND GEISTESGESCHICHTE
(2023)
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Literary Theory & Criticism
Stefan Helgesson
Summary: This essay examines the future of literature in an age of semiotic overload. By discussing various works and authors, the essay suggests that a dialectic between textual evasion and the intertextual productivity of commentary, translation, and generative AI may provide a way forward.
DEUTSCHE VIERTELJAHRSSCHRIFT FUR LITERATURWISSENSCHAFT UND GEISTESGESCHICHTE
(2023)
Article
Literary Theory & Criticism
Moritz Bassler
Summary: Due to changes in the concept of canonical literature, the 30-year-rule is no longer applicable. Therefore, contemporary literature can be analyzed like any other literature, but doing so will place you in a contested field where the critic's position is just one of many.
DEUTSCHE VIERTELJAHRSSCHRIFT FUR LITERATURWISSENSCHAFT UND GEISTESGESCHICHTE
(2023)
Article
Literary Theory & Criticism
Maren Jaeger, Johannes Ullmaier
Summary: Based on four scenarios, the article outlines divergent presences within recent poetry, including parallel medial societies, epoch-dissimilarity, international interference, and the abyss of turn-of-the-times diagnostics.
DEUTSCHE VIERTELJAHRSSCHRIFT FUR LITERATURWISSENSCHAFT UND GEISTESGESCHICHTE
(2023)
Article
Literary Theory & Criticism
Johannes Voelz
Summary: In the last decade, autofiction has become one of the most widely read and intensely discussed genres in international literature. Writers of autofiction use various literary means to illuminate the private sphere, but in a different way from traditional fictional novels. They present a model of privacy where intense self-observation is directly used to create new social ties. Autofiction reflects on interpersonal networking aesthetically and recreates the forging of new network connections by breaking the boundaries between fiction and non-fiction. The continued success of contemporary autofiction needs to be understood in the context of the structural transformation of the private sphere within the network society.
DEUTSCHE VIERTELJAHRSSCHRIFT FUR LITERATURWISSENSCHAFT UND GEISTESGESCHICHTE
(2023)
Article
Literary Theory & Criticism
Matthias Weichelt
Summary: In literary journals, the composition of contributions and the proximity of authors play a significant role in creating a curated community of texts that engage in dialogue and connection, setting it apart from independent publications and social media communication strategies.
DEUTSCHE VIERTELJAHRSSCHRIFT FUR LITERATURWISSENSCHAFT UND GEISTESGESCHICHTE
(2023)
Article
Literary Theory & Criticism
Rebecca Marks
CAMBRIDGE QUARTERLY
(2023)
Article
Literary Theory & Criticism
Lewis Roberts
CAMBRIDGE QUARTERLY
(2023)
