Beyond decadence : exposing the narrative irony in Jan Opolský's prose / Peter Butler.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Butler, Peter, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Opolský, Jan, 1875-1942--Criticism and interpretation.

Opolský, Jan.

Czech literature--20th century--History and criticism.

Czech literature.

Irony in literature.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (252 p.)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Ovocny : Charles University in Prague, Karolinum Press, 2015.

Summary:

Jan Opolsky has long been considered to be little more than an epigon of the Czech Decadence. By detailed analysis of his prose, this book aims to show that Opolsky is a master of sustained narrative irony and an accomplished writer in his own right. Introduction brings an overview of Czech Decadent/Symbolist literature and art in an European perspective. The first monograph evaluates archival sources, private correspondence with other literary figures and includes classified bibliography of Opolsky.

Contents:

Cover

Contents

Acknowledgements

List of Illustrations

Introduction

1. Biography

2. Introduction to the oeuvre

3. Critical opinion on the prose oeuvre

4. Irony

5. Introduction to the readings

6. Poledne

7. Pláč Nioby

8. Rubensova Zahrada lásky

9. Čínská povídka

10. Zrada

11. Conclusion

Appendix

Classified Bibliography.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed March 19, 2016).

ISBN:

9788024634579

8024634570

9788024627113

8024627116

OCLC:

945609836