Współczesna powieść historyczna — stąd do starożytności
Contemporary historical novel — from here to antiquity
Author(s): Mikołaj WoźniakSubject(s): Studies of Literature, Sociology, Polish Literature, Methodology and research technology, Sociology of Art, Sociology of Literature
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Keywords: narrative method; historical novel; Ewa Kassala; Henryk Sienkiewicz
Summary/Abstract: Mikołaj Jerzy Woźniak’s aim in this article is to characterize the contemporary historical novel. Woźniak examines critically Paweł Ćwikła’s assumptions regarding the essential features of fictional historical literature. As a case study, Woźniak analyzes the work of Ewa Kassala, an internationally acclaimed author of Polish descent. Using Nathalie Heinich’s narrative method in his research, Woźniak identifies the main themes in Kassala’s work, which allows him to confirm the outset assumptions. Kassala puts emphasis on timeless fictional events, while paying ample attention to historical realism. An additional element, following the example of Henryk Sienkiewicz, is the idea that historical fiction should “fortify the hearts of the readers” and raise their morale.
Journal: Górnośląskie Studia Socjologiczne. Seria Nowa
- Issue Year: 2022
- Issue No: 13
- Page Range: 1-12
- Page Count: 12
- Language: Polish