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Literary myth in Torny Lindgren's novels
Thomsen, Jana ; Březinová, Helena (advisor) ; Hartlová, Dagmar (referee)
The purpose of this paper is to analyse four novels by the contemporary Swedish writer Torgny Lindgren in terms of the concept of "literary myth". Novel Ljuset (1987, Light, English 1992) is studied most thoroughly as it shows to be the clearest example of the given concept. Further, analyses of Lindgren's three later novels follow: Hummelhonung (1995, Sweetness, English 2000), Pölsan (2002, Hash, English 2005) and Dorés bibel (2005, Dore's Bible). These three novels were afterwards published together in one volume titled Nåden har ingen lag (2008, Grace Knows No Law). In each of these novels and in the collection as a whole only one aspect of literary myth is studied in detail: the question of determinism and free will, the semantic opposites, the orality and the compact mythic structure. The paper consists of two parts. In the first, theoretical part, the concept of myth, its types, attributes and functions in the archaic society are set out, as well as the relation of myth and literature. Also, the concepts of "literary myth" and "mythological novel" are clarified here. In the second, analytical part of the paper, the above mentioned Lindgren's novels are analysed in terms of literary myth.
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The Theme of Death in Selected Works of Scandinavian Literature for Children and Young Adults
Fauknerová, Anna ; Humpál, Martin (advisor) ; Březinová, Helena (referee)
The subject of this bachelor thesis is an analysis of the theme of death in the following works of Scandinavian literature: Astrid Lindgren - The Southern Meadow, The Brothers Lionheart, Tarjei Vesaas - The Ice Palace, Jostein Gaarder - Through a Glass, Darkly. Apart from interpreting each piece of work, this thesis briefly outlines the history of Norwegian and Swedish children's literature, a psychological perspective of the development of the relationship between a child and death, a broader outlook of children's literature featuring the theme of death from a philosophical, psychological, and historical standpoint and finally the pedagogic aspects of children's literature with emphasis on more demanding children's literature in relation to both subject and form. The thesis concludes by comparing the depictions of death in the individual works and underlining the common character of the selected works. Key words: Children's literature, Scandinavian literature, theme of death, Astrid Lindgren, Tarjei Vesaas, Jostein Gaarder.
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The Theme of Mental Suffering in the Works of Tove Ditlevsen
Rybová, Karla ; Humpál, Martin (advisor) ; Březinová, Helena (referee)
This thesis analyses the theme of mental suffering in the works of the Danish writer Tove Ditlevsen. First it looks at the phenomenon of "the mad genius" and works with studies researching the correlation between creativity and mental illness. Then it introduces some of the literary genres mental illness can be depicted in and finally it focuses on the analysis of Ditlevsen's novels Ansigterne and Vilhelms værelse.
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The Image of Norse Mythology and the Old North in Contemporary Czech Pop-culture
Fröhlichová, Alena ; Březinová, Helena (advisor) ; Starý, Jiří (referee)
In my bachelor thesis I will examine an interesting phenomenon of recent decades: abundant use of Norse mythology and Old Norse literature in various literary and cultural contexts in the Czech environment. I will focus on works of domestic origin and marginally also on translated works in order to create a more complete picture of materials inspired by Norse mythology, which the reader can encounter in the Czech environment I will try to define and individual trends in the approach to the materials of Norse mythology. Subsequently, I will try to critically evaluate what image of the old North the individual works create, whether the original sources are being distorted, whether it is possible to talk about a trend/trends, or for what agenda the Nordic materials and motifs are being used. In the first part of the work, I will present and analytically evaluate the collected materials, especially books and audio-visual material, but I will also focus on the environment of the internet and social networks. In the second part, I will try to define the trends that can possible be traced in the use of Norse mythology. When comparing the original sources with modern adaptations, I will use the method of close reading, but I will always take into account the historical context. My work should answer the question of...
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Anežka Schulzová as a Bridge Between Denmark and the Czech Lands
Jarošová, Kristina ; Březinová, Helena (advisor) ; Humpál, Martin (referee)
This Bachelor thesis provides a comprehensive assessment of the personality and literary contributions of the Czech translator, theatre critic and librettist, Anežka Schulzová. Best known for her translati-ons of the Danish literary critic Georg Brandes' work (such as the volume The Romantic School in France and the monograph Sören Kierkegaard), Schulzová provided Czech readers with the very first opportunity to engage with Brandes' work through her direct transla-tions from Danish, instead of the more common German translati-ons. The thesis also conducts a survey of responses to these translations, in addition to an examination of Schulzová's obituaries, which offers a reflection on the personality of Schulzová through the eyes of her contemporaries. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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The Textile Finds from the Prince Tomb II. found at the site Žuráň near Podolí. Interpretation and Reconstruction of the Unique fabric from the Migration Period.
Jakabová, Vanda ; Beneš, Zdeněk (advisor) ; Březinová, Helena (referee)
This work deals with the re-examination of the textile finds and the tool accompanying their production from the Chamber Grave II in Žuráň near Podolí. This examination is providing the basic textile analysis with the results of the scanning electron microscopy SEM, which assisted in the identification of two kinds of yarn materials on the textile pseudomorphs. The results of the quantitative roentgen fluorescence analysis of golden lamellas, still wrongly interpreted in the literature as a brocade fabric, proved them to be from pure gold. Based on the analogies, this work offers chronological classification of the finds to phase E of the Moravian migration period (500/510 - ~ 568). Additionally, included is the evaluations of all know textile finds from the same period from the area now known as the Czech Republic. Finally, experimental replication of the analysed textile was performed in order to test the limits of the loom and tools connected to local textile production during the Migration Period. Key words Migration period, phase E, Žuráň, Chamber grave, elites, textile pseudomorphs, golden lamellas, archaeological textiles, pleated effect, barred damask, burial clothing, reconstruction, experimental archaeology
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