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This page is for the expert group "Problems with Genre". I would suggest that everyone posts what he /she has already found out so that everyone has access to the same information! [[User:Katrin Menzel|Katrin Menzel]] 20:14, 15 June 2008 (CEST) | This page is for the expert group "Problems with Genre". I would suggest that everyone posts what he /she has already found out so that everyone has access to the same information! [[User:Katrin Menzel|Katrin Menzel]] 20:14, 15 June 2008 (CEST) | ||
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+ | == Leitfragen für die Diskussionen == | ||
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+ | 1. Wie lassen sich die Texte, die wir gelesen haben zeitlich und strukturell unterteilen? | ||
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+ | 2. Gibt es eine Entwicklung, die festzustellen ist? | ||
+ | Falls ja, gibt es dafür Erklärungen? | ||
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+ | Der Vergleich der Texte ist das interessante, da es sich bei allen um historical novels handelt. Zumindest laut Titel. | ||
Revision as of 17:41, 16 June 2008
This page is for the expert group "Problems with Genre". I would suggest that everyone posts what he /she has already found out so that everyone has access to the same information! Katrin Menzel 20:14, 15 June 2008 (CEST)
Contents
Leitfragen für die Diskussionen
1. Wie lassen sich die Texte, die wir gelesen haben zeitlich und strukturell unterteilen?
2. Gibt es eine Entwicklung, die festzustellen ist? Falls ja, gibt es dafür Erklärungen?
Der Vergleich der Texte ist das interessante, da es sich bei allen um historical novels handelt. Zumindest laut Titel.
Borgmeiers Gattungsmodell: Gattungsmerkmale für Waverly
1. different kind of characters, at least one authentic historical character
2. real historical events are combined with fictional people and characters
3. historical elements are not only background but center of the story, use of historical details
4. protagonist is a mediocre hero
5. action takes place in the near past
6. the world is shown through the perspective of an individual and his individual thoughts/ experiences
7. fictional actions show consequences/ effects of history
8. language and style of writing --> show contrasts
9. feelings, sentiments and manners of the characters
These are the features that I wrote down in class. I'm not sure if they are all right so please have a look at them and add or change any features, especially numbers 8 and 9.
Typical features of Historical Novels of the late 17th and early 18th century
1. Two protagonists --> man and woman, relation is based on romance -->Struggle for love (Tudor p.126; Tachmas p. 42) We definitely have to talk about this feature again. We already found last week that there is more than 1 couple in the stories
2. Very expressive, delightful use of language (Tudor p.20; Tachmas p.6)
3. Texts do not intend to present space or society, focus on romance and actions at court --> homogeneous social class (Tudor p.19; Tachmas p. 5)
4. Not tightly bound to space and time
5. Historical references are minor points or are even invented (Tudor p.28; Tachmas p. 104)
6. Emphasis on emotions (Tudor p. 152; Tachmas p. 54) o Emotions vs. Rationality (Tudor p.124; Tachmas p.39)
7. Contains intrigues and treacheries (Tudor p.149 ; Tachmas p.78)
8. Overlapping actions --> „in the meantime“ (Tudor p.147,p.138,p.137; Tachmas p.30,p.50,p.65)
9. Imply moral values to the audience (Tudor p. 10; Tachmas p.91)
10. Tragic ending (Tudor p. 154; Tachmas p. 109)
Observations on prefaces
Used prefaces: Charles Dacres, Mary Stewart, The Unequal Match
1. All observed prefaces seem to be justifications. The author tries to justify their way of writing. All authors claim that they based their novel on the real historical background. A justification could be a sign for a late preface (Genette). That means that the first edition might not have had a preface but a preface might have been added to later editions.
2. Mary Stewart has two prefaces, one written by the author and one written by the translator. The translator says that he has to polish the character of Mary Stewart. --> Still need to be discussed
3. The preface of "The Unequal Match" reminds of a letter of admiration.
These are just our observations. We need to discuss them at our group meeting.