The literary recognition of Carmen Sylva within the Romanian culture Cover Image

Die literarische Anerkennung Carmen Sylvas innerhalb der rumänischen Kultur
The literary recognition of Carmen Sylva within the Romanian culture

Author(s): Alina Bruckner
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies
Published by: UNIVERSITATEA »ȘTEFAN CEL MARE« SUCEAVA
Keywords: literary acknowledgement; writing queen; nationalism; controversy; dichotomy;

Summary/Abstract: This paper intends to analyze the literary acknowledgement of Carmen Sylva, the German-born first Queen of Romania, within the Romanian literature and culture. The analysis follows several complementary directions: firstly, the image of this aristocratic female writer in the eyes of her contemporaries and fellow citizens; secondly, the impact of this complex personality upon the culture and society of her time; and thirdly, her posthumous literary recognition. Hence, this paper appeals to a great extent, yet not exclusively to the critical opinions of the Queen’s contemporaries, which generate controversy around this author.

  • Issue Year: 10/2015
  • Issue No: 19
  • Page Range: 78-86
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: German