Abstract
The aim of the article is to read Krzysztof’s Piskorski novel Czterdzieści i cztery as a part of steampunk . In order to do so, we will trace the elements of this subgenre in the work and the method of implementation of its basic assumptions. In addition, the text aims at showing references to the romantic tradition that take place at various levels of the novel. Both planes are finally brought together. The whole makes it possible to see a combination of steampunk with the romantic tradition from both perspectives and to explore why this melange has brought the writer such reading success. Another relevant aspect of the research is embedding the work in the contexts of: fantasy literature, Maria Janion's romantic paradigm theory and popular culture.
Highlights
Steampunk and Romanticism – Czterdzieści i cztery by Krzysztof Piskorski
In order to do so, we will trace the elements of this subgenre in the work and the method of implementation of its basic assumptions
The text aims at showing references to the romantic tradition that take place at various levels of the novel
Summary
Piskorski sięga do cieszącego się uznaniem w obrębie kultury popularnej steampunku i osadza go w szerszym tle epoki romantyzmu w formie – inwariantnej dla tego nurtu – historii alternatywnej. Właściwie dziś mówi się o steampunku nie tylko jako o wyrosłym z literatury nurcie popkultury, lecz jako o stylu życia, obejmującym chociażby specyficzną modę oraz pewnego rodzaju ideologię[11]. A tego typu zabieg charakterystyczny jest zarówno dla utworów z nurtu historii alternatywnych, jak i steampunku.
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