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Aspekty ludowe w twórczych dokonaniach Franciszka Bahuszewicza
Folk Aspects in Frantsishek Bahushevich’s Literary Creations

Author(s): Irena Rudziewicz
Subject(s): Customs / Folklore, Belarussian Literature
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu w Białymstoku
Keywords: Belarusian poet and writer; Belarusian country; folk mentality; folk myths and legends; hyperbole; laugh; fairy tale and fantastic themes;

Summary/Abstract: In the article motifs from the Belarusian folk creations used by Bahushevich in his prose, mainly tales, as well as particular poetic works have been presented. Special attention is paid to fairytale and fantasy elements. Additionally, the role and the significance of the folk sense of humour and the specific language are emphasized.

  • Issue Year: 2013
  • Issue No: 5
  • Page Range: 453-459
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: Polish