Literary Cinematographic Style and the Biblical Motifs in the Novel “The Voice of the Caller” by Alberts Bels Cover Image

Literārais kinematogrāfiskums un Bībeles motīvi Alberta Bela romānā “Saucēja balss”
Literary Cinematographic Style and the Biblical Motifs in the Novel “The Voice of the Caller” by Alberts Bels

Author(s): Jūlija Dibovska
Subject(s): Novel, Latvian Literature, Biblical studies, Film / Cinema / Cinematography, Hermeneutics
Published by: Latvijas Kultūras akadēmija
Keywords: Bels; literary cinematographic style; the Bible; the novel “The Voice of the Caller”;

Summary/Abstract: Alberts Bels’ novels have occupied a remaining place in the history of Latvian literature and these texts continue to fascinate us with their polyphony. One of the aspects why Bels’ novels do not lose their topicality is the fact that the writer has indulged in archetypical thinking – neo-mythicism, specifically, use of biblical personages, images and motifs in the subtext and in the direct substantiation for the plot. Another aspect of intertextuality that turns Bels’ texts into exciting, visually and even audio-visually perceivable literature is represented by the elements of cinematographic style. The layers of Bels’ novels reveal a firm network that provide innovative revelations about the multidimensional ideas of his literary works by remaining within the framework of a certain artistic system.

  • Issue Year: 6/2014
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 128-135
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Latvian