Published: 2022-12-29

Contemporary historical novel — from here to antiquity

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Abstract

Mikołaj Jerzy Woźniak’s aim in this article is to characterize the contemporary historical novel. Woźniak examines critically Paweł Ćwikła’s assumptions regarding the essential features of fictional historical literature. As a case study, Woźniak analyzes the work of Ewa Kassala, an internationally acclaimed author of Polish descent. Using Nathalie Heinich’s narrative method in his research, Woźniak identifies the main themes in Kassala’s work, which allows him to confirm the outset assumptions. Kassala puts emphasis on timeless fictional events, while paying ample attention to historical realism. An additional element, following the example of Henryk Sienkiewicz, is the idea that historical fiction should “fortify the hearts of the readers” and raise their morale.

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Woźniak, M. (2022). Contemporary historical novel — from here to antiquity. Górnośląskie Studia Socjologiczne. Seria Nowa, 13, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.31261/GSS_SN.2022.13.03

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Published: 2023-05-25


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Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego | University of Silesia Press

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