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The paper presents a complex analysis of “Arcadia” by Tom Stoppard as an example of the postmodern artistic strategy that reinterprets traditional myth and themes within the context of dynamical changes in the cultural discourse of the last few decades. At the same time, it applies theories of contemporary natural sciences in the construction of characters, scenery and dramatic plot. The paper argues that such artistic strategy aims at the topoi koinoi of the anthropologically conceived culture and technologically oriented civilization. The analysis of Stoppard’s drama is set within two contexts: 1) the historical bifurcations of ancient (Theocritus, Virgil) and modern (Phillip Sidney, Nicolas Poussin) interpretations of the Arcadian myth; 2) the basic notions of chaos theory that are suggested in the dialogues and, at the same time, are applied in the construction of dramatic plot and its representation (bifurcation, attractor). The notion of entopia (‘in-place’), as opposed to the pair of utopia and dystopia, which are usually connected with interpretations of the myth of Arcadia as a desirable or undesirable ‘no-place’, refers to the ‘Arcadian’ aspects and possibilities of living, and especially to the acting here and now. In this respect, the paper argues that Stoppard’s “Arcadia” provides a mental space for the recognition of anthropological and axiological (performative) determinants of contemporary ‘Arcadian’ entopia.
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The article is a consideration of the functionalisation of rustic space in Listy o wsi [Letters on the Country] by Cyprian Godebski. The text, written in 1805, brings praise to the condition of the landed gentry, typical for Polish literature of the first decades of the nineteenth century. Ascribing a therapeutic function to nature does not, however, exhaust the question of the subject positioning themselves against the natural surroundings. Already at first reading, one can identify an imaginary aspect of space, constructed thanks to the reference to ancient tradition and landed gentry poetry. This is because the project of the ‘peaceful countryside’ drafted in Listy o wsi is founded not only on the conventionalised ways of literary portrayal. Tendencies solidified in the Enlightenment, among which the ideal of authenticity plays a special role, are just as important. The sincerity manifested by the narrator, apparent in (among other things) the declaration of distance towards the poetic idealisation of the countryside, appears to be a paradoxical phenomenon. This is especially true if juxtaposed with elements of the nobility’s Arcadia used by Godebski.
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Not only bread dumplings. Czech cuisine in the literary representations Czech literature is often connected with the appreciation of the quotidian life. This opinion may be regarded as incorrect or inequitable because of its clichéd nature and for its avoiding intensified interpretation, but it must be considered (also in critical manner) in a case of attempt to define the axiological and cultural basis of our southern neighbours. Culinary motifs — integrally creating the picture of the individual and collective identity — are strongly represented in this literature in which they either illustrate the typical Czech modus vivendi or conceptualize the constancy and role of the national tradition. Sometimes these motifs are also used for attempts of contesting the main components of the cultural heritage. The varied representations of cuisine (recipes, foods, preparing of dishes, ways of consumption) quite often returns in Czech literature and their semantic ability transcend the simply mimetic reflection of the everyday customs.
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Nejen knedlíky. Česká kuchyně jako objekt literární reprezentace Česká literatura je nezřídka spojována se snahou přisuzovat hodnotu různým aspektům každodenního života. Nezávisle na výstižnosti a směrodatnosti tohoto — ve své podstatě schématického, částečně nespravedlivého a vyhýbajícího se hlubším exegezím — názoru, by bylo třeba jej zohlednit (alespoň v kritické perspektivě) při pokusu definovat axiologickou tvář tvorby našich jižních sousedů. Kulinární témata — integrálně spoluvytvářející obraz individuální i kolektivní každodennosti — se v ní objevují jaksi přirozeným způsobem a představují z jedné strany odraz standartního českého modus vivendi a z druhé strany zase určují trvalost a přitažlivou sílu národní tradice, ale nejednou také svědčí o pokusech o její překonání. Různorodé reprezentace kulinárií (předpisů, pokrmů, jejich přípravy a konzumace) se opětovně vyskytují v české literatuře a jejich významový a sémantický náboj dalece překračuje „prostý” mimetický odraz každodenního zvyku.
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The aim of this chapter is to present the mythological poem by Claudianus about Proserpine’s kidnapping and marriage. The poem still encourage the scholars to discussion about its aim and the state of its preservation. I will also focus my attention to the intratextual as well intertextual connections joining the poem with itself and the wide ancient tradition. I will propose two very hypothetical lines of interpretation concerning the De raptu Proserpinae.
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The article shows a baroque hortus ludi (the garden of entertainment) in the perspective of geopoetics. The subject of explorations are chosen works of seventeenth century’s poets in the base of which there was considered this studied phenomenon. There was demonstrated to what extent real places could inspire authors who were writing about noble or baronial patios and on the other hand, there was made a try of designation how the literary creation builds subjected places for a potential receiver (reader). As a result of analysis it was alleged that descriptions of baroque hortus ludi – creations of places processed in poet’s mind, characterised by aspect of being painterly, which can inspire not only landscape architects, but also painters and other artists.In the article there was also considered a genesis of baroque gardens of entertainment and distinctive features of park-garden assumptions, starting with medieval times to baroque. Hortus ludi present in poetry of seventeenth century was shown in new, geopoethical conceptualization.
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Artykuł ukazuje barokowy hortus ludi (ogród zabaw) w perspektywie geopoetyki. Przedmiotem eksploracji są wybrane utwory poetów XVII wieku, na podstawie których badane zjawisko zostało poddane refleksji. Wykazano, na ile rzeczywiste miejsca mogły inspirować autorów opisujących szlacheckie bądź magnackie wirydarze, a z drugiej strony podjęto próbę określenia, w jakim stopniu kreacja literacka buduje miejsca poddane deskrypcji u potencjalnego odbiorcy dzieła literackiego (czytelnika). W wyniku analizy stwierdzono, że opisy barokowych hortus ludi to kreacje miejsc przetworzone w umyśle poety, odznaczające się aspektem malarskości, który może inspirować nie tylko architektów krajobrazu, ale również malarzy i innych artystów.W artykule uwzględniono także genezę barokowych ogrodów zabaw i cechy charakterystyczne parkowo-ogrodowych założeń począwszy od średniowiecza po barok. Obecny w poezji XVII wieku hortus ludi ukazano w nowym, geopoetycznym ujęciu.
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