Published: 2019-12-28

Exhortations in Piotr Kochanowski’s Translation of the Gerusalemme liberata (Polish Gofred abo Jeruzalem wyzwolona [The Goffredo, or Jerusalem Delivered]) by Torquato Tasso ‒ Tradition, Form, and Reception (Leading Issues)

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Section: Essays and Articles
https://doi.org/10.31261/SSP.2019.14.06

Abstract

The present study’s main focus is the analysis of three exhortations’ structure along with the topic featured therein, which appear in Piotr Kochanowski’s translation Gofred abo Jeruzalem wyzwolona published in 1618. Those speeches are delivered by Soliman and Emiren, who represent the Saracen side, and the eponymous Goffredo, who represents Christians. The author of the article indicates some arguments (understood as rhetorical devices) referring to the knightly community, which may either be praised (“our” side) or chastised (the opponents), or referencing the leader/warlord, who may deliver a self-praise or berate the enemies’ leader. In addition, a classification of speeches is offered; and so, the following types were distinguished: the call-to-arms type speech to defend a territory, values, and family; the speech calling for outstanding bravery and manly prowess in the face of expected defeat; calling for dedication when faced with an equal opponent; and finally, calling for devotion in the course of attaining a military aim.

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Kuran, M. (2019). Exhortations in Piotr Kochanowski’s Translation of the Gerusalemme liberata (Polish Gofred abo Jeruzalem wyzwolona [The Goffredo, or Jerusalem Delivered]) by Torquato Tasso ‒ Tradition, Form, and Reception (Leading Issues). Śląskie Studia Polonistyczne [Silesian Journal of Polish Studies], 14(2), 99–124. https://doi.org/10.31261/SSP.2019.14.06

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Vol. 14 No. 2 (2019)
Published: 2020-06-26


ISSN: 2084-0772
eISSN: 2353-0928

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Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego | University of Silesia Press

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