Journalistic Discours of A.G. Matoš – from Style to Political Imagery Cover Image

Publicistički diskurs A.G. Matoša – od stila do političkog imaginarija
Journalistic Discours of A.G. Matoš – from Style to Political Imagery

Author(s): Boris Beck
Subject(s): Literary Texts
Published by: Uniwersytet Adama Mickiewicza
Keywords: figuration; irony; political imaginary; liberalism; revolution; nation; body

Summary/Abstract: In the newspaper articles and feuilltons, Antun Gustav Matoš uses a variety of procedures analogous to his artistic creation and develops a rich figuration and characteristic irony. The journalistic discourse constructed in that way consistently creates political and social imaginary which confirms oppositions: nationally/internationally, individual/collective, tradition/modernity and Croat/Serb, where the author clearly states his preference. Although Matoš consistently promote Starčevićʼs heritage, liberalism and individualism, he does not simply convey a political message, but adds meaning to agitation, which boosts its suggestivness, but also causes that it becomes relative.

  • Issue Year: 2014
  • Issue No: 07
  • Page Range: 37-48
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Croatian