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Ofensiva culturii orale
The offensive of oral culture

Author(s): Mircea V. Ciobanu
Subject(s): Anthropology, Sociology, Romanian Literature
Published by: Vatra Literară
Keywords: oral culture; post-pandemic; face-to-face communication; cultural events; FILIT; Bookfest; written culture; intellectual engagement; cultural expression;

Summary/Abstract: The essay oral culture; post-pandemic; face-to-face communication; cultural events; FILIT; Bookfest; written culture; intellectual engagement; cultural expression; reflects on the resurgence of oral culture in the post-pandemic era, driven by a renewed thirst for face-to-face communication. The author discusses various cultural events and festivals, including the Iași Literature and Translation Festival (FILIT) and the Bookfest Chișinău, highlighting their role in promoting direct interactions between writers and readers. The article also explores the contrast between oral and written culture, emphasizing the enduring nature of written texts compared to the transient impact of oral performances. Ciobanu argues for a balanced appreciation of both forms of cultural expression while advocating for the intellectual engagement and long-term influence of written works.

  • Issue Year: 2024
  • Issue No: 1-2
  • Page Range: 129-130
  • Page Count: 2
  • Language: Romanian
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