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The collective novel in Danish literature: trying to find a definition of literary genre (based on books of H.C. Branner, H. Kirk, M.A. Hansen and H. Scherfig)
Neumannová, Tereza ; Březinová, Helena (advisor) ; Humpál, Martin (referee)
Kolektivní román je skandinávský literární žánr, který se hojně vyskytoval především ve třicátých letech dvacátého století. Hlavní postavou je skupina s minimálně jedním výrazným jednotícím prvkem, který zaručuje každodenní kontakt jednotlivých členů kolektivu a vytváří pevně semknuté společenství, jež je geograficky a časově jednoznačně vymezeno vůči svému okolí. Velikost uskupení není zpravidla větší než několik desítek osob. Autoři kolektivních románů zobrazují člověka jako sociální bytost a hlavním tématem se tak stává soudobá společnost a její problémy. Všechny kolektivní romány se tím či oním způsobem vyjadřují k myšlenkám kolektivismu a jeho možné realizaci v soudobé společnosti. Podle toho, zda spisovatelé zaujímají pozitivní nebo negativní postoj ke kolektivnímu způsobu života, rozlišujeme dva základní typy: kolektivní kolektivní román a antikolektivní kolektivní román. Typickými zástupci prvně jmenovaného typu jsou Kirkovy romány Rybáři nebo Nádeníci. Do druhé skupiny řadíme např. tato díla: Martin A. Hansen: Teď to vzdává, Hans Scherfig: Promeškané jaro, H. C. Branner: Hračky.
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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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