About Paradoxes and Not Only. A Contribution to the Characteristics of the Style of Jan Twardowski Religious Lyrics Cover Image

O paradoksach i nie tylko. Przyczynek do charakterystyki stylu liryki religijnej ks. Jana Twardowskiego
About Paradoxes and Not Only. A Contribution to the Characteristics of the Style of Jan Twardowski Religious Lyrics

Author(s): Teresa Skubalanka
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: Jan Twardowski; religious lyrics; paradox; antitheses; religijna; paradoks; antyteza

Summary/Abstract: The author of the study analysis the genesis and stylistic functions of the figure called paradox, which is recognized as one of the most important features of Jan Twardowski lyrics. The author indicates that beside proper paradoxes the lyrics contains many antitheses. This kind of poetic practice is derived from the Bible. The most important occurrence domains of analyzed paradoxes are: faith, love, death, and interpersonal relations.

  • Issue Year: 58/2010
  • Issue No: 06
  • Page Range: 185-199
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Polish