OVIDIU BÎRLEA – A HISTORIAN OF THE ROMANIAN FOLKLORE
OVIDIU BÎRLEA – A HISTORIAN OF THE ROMANIAN FOLKLORE
Author(s): Mihaela HurăSubject(s): Cultural history, Customs / Folklore, History of ideas, Local History / Microhistory, Social history, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology, Culture and social structure
Published by: Editura Arhipelag XXI
Keywords: Bîrlea; folklore; research; history; analysis;
Summary/Abstract: Tracking the way in which Romanian folklore research has evolved is one of the most important concerns of Ovidiu Bîrlea. He sees in the popular creation an essential part, a root of the national culture, a manifestation with artistic character, but also a documentary, which highlights both the specificity of the nation, and cultural similarities between different nations. That is why its research is a necessity, and the work of researchers must be known and critically appreciated to ensure the progress of this essential and quite young science. Knowing very well the research activity of folklore in our country, Ovidiu Bîrlea analyzes it rigorously, severely criticizes the poorly done work and enthusiastically praises the achievements. Through his truly professional activity in this direction, the Romanian research of folklore knows a development that synchronizes it with European research.
Journal: Journal of Romanian Literary Studies
- Issue Year: 2023
- Issue No: 35
- Page Range: 734-742
- Page Count: 9
- Language: Romanian
