Literary Events Research Articles

The Occitan Latin Idea Between Tradition and Modernity, 1870s-1880s

This article discusses the dual facets of Latinity—traditionalism and modernity—within the Occitan context in the late nineteenth century. It investigates how cultural Occitanism, a movement dedicated to the promotion of the Occitan language and literature, played a crucial role in fostering pan-Latin networks. These networks were solidified through cultural and literary events, notably the Latin celebrations in Avignon (1874), Montpellier (1878), and Forcalquier and Gap (1882). The article examines the aspirations, shared values, and inherent contradictions that characterized the Occitan Latin idea in the 1870s and 1880s. Beginning with an overview of mid-nineteenth-century efforts to promote the Latin idea, the study places these initiatives within the wider context of modern pan-movements. It traces the origins of the Occitan Latin idea, from Víctor Balaguer’s exile in Provence to the Latin-themed events of the era. The focus then shifts to the contributions of three prominent félibres from Languedoc: Louis-Xavier de Ricard, Charles de Tourtoulon, and Alphonse Roque-Ferrier. These félibres championed the Latin idea and worked to build a pan-Latin community against the background of the political and intellectual debates about Latinity at the time. By examining the intersection of cultural Occitanism with these debates, the article underscores the role of literary and cultural initiatives in shaping and advancing Latinity, revealing the close interaction between tradition and modernity in its evolution.

Long Literary Covid: Archive of the Digital Present (ADP) and Reflections on the Meaning of Data About Pandemic Literary Events

How did the COVID-19 pandemic and its accompanying social restrictions and lockdowns impact literary activities and events across Canada? Out of this question developed the research project called “Archive of the Digital Present for Online Literary Performance in Canada (COVID-19 Pandemic Period),” or ADP for short—which entailed collecting data (information and audio-visual documentation) about pandemic literary events, and developing a searchable database designed to be used for reflection, study, and analysis of this unique period of literary history as it unfolded, largely on social media and virtual telecommunications platforms. This article focuses on the important and complex task of collecting data about pandemic literary events in Canada. We describe the processes of data collection and presentation and reflect on some of the possible meanings of data that arose through the process of attempting to structure information about ephemeral events gleaned through public digital platforms. As we describe the process of collecting, structuring, and curating data about pandemic literary events, we consider the import of affect and emotion in a disembodied, digital historical era, and what it means when events of literary expression and human encounter are born and continue to exist as digital data. We argue that data becomes an important locus of affective structures and textures of the pandemic by identifying some of the key generic forms that emerged through the affordances of online pandemic event platforms, and by theorizing some of the qualities of pandemic temporality and how they trouble attempts to conceptualize this period in literary historical terms. Quel a été l'impact de la pandémie de COVID-19 et des restrictions sociaux et verrouillages qui l'ont accompagnée sur les activités et événements littéraires à travers le Canada ? C'est à partir de cette question qu'est né le projet de recherche intitulé « Archive of the Digital Present for Online Literary Performance in Canada (COVID-19 Pandemic Period) », ou ADP en abrégé, qui consistait à collecter des données (informations et documentation audiovisuelle) sur les événements littéraires pandémiques et à développer une base de données consultable conçue pour être utilisée à des fins de réflexion, d'étude et d'analyse de cette période unique de l'histoire littéraire telle qu'elle s'est déroulée, en grande partie sur les médias sociaux et les plateformes de télécommunications virtuelles. Cet article se concentre sur la tâche importante et complexe de la collecte de données sur les événements littéraires pandémiques au Canada. Nous décrivons les processus de collecte et de présentation des données et réfléchissons à certaines des significations possibles des données qui sont apparues au cours du processus de structuration des informations sur les événements éphémères glanés sur les plateformes numériques publiques. En décrivant le processus de collecte, de structuration et de conservation des données sur les événements littéraires pandémiques, nous examinons l'importance de l'affect et de l'émotion dans une ère historique numérique désincarnée, et ce que cela signifie lorsque des événements d'expression littéraire et de rencontre humaine naissent et continuent d'exister en tant que données numériques. Nous soutenons que les données deviennent un lieu important de structures affectives et de textures de la pandémie en identifiant certaines des formes génériques clés qui ont émergé grâce aux possibilités des plateformes d'événements pandémiques en ligne, et en théorisant certaines des qualités de la temporalité pandémique et la façon dont elles troublent les tentatives de conceptualisation de cette période en termes d'histoire littéraire.

Literary events of a women's Club: the Lyceum Club of Florence

The International Lyceum Club is a women’s cultural club active in Florence since 1908, where women meet to enrich and enhance their culture and to follow the many events of artistic, literary, musical and scientific interest organized by the Club. This study traces, in particular, some of the major events organized by the Literature section between the years 1912 to 1970. The Literature Section presented to Club members the works and thoughts of writers and poets, novels, poetry collections, children’s books, and staged plays on the Club stage. Evidence of each event is preserved in the archival papers kept in the Lyceum Club’s headquarters.

Architectural and artistic image of a historical and memorial complex in the Arkhangelsk Oblast

The study focuses on the problem of сreating a historical and memorial complex on the Mudyug Island in the Arkhangelsk Oblast. A new architectural and artistic image of the socio-cultural environment is created, which bears spirituality and perpetuates the memory of the last century’s tragic events. This is achieved by a wide toolkit of the architectural science, a review of literature sources review, and a theoretical generalization of the global experience. S.G. Shabiev conducted field surveys of memorial complexes not only in the Russian Federation, but also in Australia, Canada, China, and European countries. Moreover, an architectural and landscape analysis of the designed area was carried out, along with a study of potential tourist routes and connection to the continental part. The main elements of the site development were identified, with the center of the composition located in the Belaya Bashnya lighthouse area. As a result, the authors developed a conceptual design plan of the complex with an original master plan structure based on three lighthouse beams. These projected ground-level beams include standalone memorial facilities and culminate with the elements of a café, a viewing platform, and a pier on the Dvina Bay shore. All the beams also comprise well-maintained fields, small architectural forms, open-air exhibition spaces, and concert venues for literary events on the historical themes of the complex. Furthermore, the conceptual design plan provides for the construction of a 125-place hotel next to the lighthouse. The study demonstrates an unparalleled architectural and planning solution on the basis of innovative techniques using abstract spaces of the museum complex. These spaces represent sculptural forms, artistically reflecting historical events of the island.

Why, Where, and When Was Garcilaso’s Ode ad florem Gnidi Conceived?

This article aims to provide arguments, based on historical and literary events, to place the conception of the Ode ad florem Gnidi in Leucopetra, the palace of Bernardino Martirano, during the two days of November 1535 when Emperor Charles V’s entourage stayed in its chambers and gardens, while waiting for the grand celebration in Naples of the imperial military triumph over Tunis.

Gaspard de Monconys’ Defence against the Charge of Imposture: Criminal Justice, Social Hierarchy, and Personal Identity in Early Seventeenth-Century France

ABSTRACT This article analyses a remarkable criminal trial which took place in early seventeenth-century France. In 1617, Gaspard de Monconys, son of a prominent judge in Lyon, was accused of committing sacrilege and theft in the basilica of Saint-Denis, and then framing an innocent man who was sent to the galleys. The case attracted significant contemporary interest because of the Monconys family’s status and the way the dispute became a literary event. Monconys’ adversaries circulated their arguments among an informed public through extrajudicial publications known as factums, and Monconys’ counsel responded in kind. This trial is fascinating in itself, since it involved a complex and notorious appeal before the Parlement of Paris, and reveals how extrajudicial print interacted with oral and manuscript pleadings. But the affair also provides new insight into the relationship between criminal justice, social hierarchy, and personal identity in the seventeenth century.

Book’s Haven

Background: In the contemporary book retail industry, traditional bookstores face significant challenges due to the rise of digital media and online shopping. Book's Haven, a prominent independent bookstore, has managed to defy these trends by creating a unique and sustainable business model that emphasizes community engagement, personalized customer service, and a curated selection of books and literary events. Scope: This research paper delves into the strategies employed by Book's Haven to remain competitive and relevant in an increasingly digital market. The study examines the store's approach to blending physical and digital experiences, its efforts to foster a loyal customer base through community-oriented events, and its innovative use of social media and online platforms to enhance visibility and customer interaction. Additionally, the paper explores how Book's Haven collaborates with local authors, artists, and educators to enrich the cultural fabric of the community. Through a comprehensive analysis of these elements, the paper aims to provide insights into best practices for independent bookstores striving to thrive amidst the challenges of the digital age.

The Girardian Event and the Literary Event

The Girardian Event and the Literary Event

An open letter to the SJTG and the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG): The War on Gaza, the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), and a Palestinian literary event

An open letter to the <scp><i>SJTG</i></scp> and the Royal Geographical Society (with <scp>IBG</scp>): The War on Gaza, the Royal Geographical Society (with <scp>IBG</scp>), and a Palestinian literary event

"Zabawy mędrców" Antoniego Wysockiego – powieść z życia akademików krakowskich XVI wieku

Zabawy mędrców – a novel by Antoni Godziemba Wysocki, a forgotten writer, an eccentric and intellectual from Lviv, was published in the interwar period and became a literary event. Reviewers unanimously emphasized his innovative approach to history. It was not the historical novel that readers were used to, both in terms of idea and form. Placing the action inside the Krakow Academy in the 16th century, at the turn of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, was supposed to demonstrate the pathology of education that was dominated by dogma and scholasticism against the background of the daily life of those days. In order to achieve that, the author allegedly worked on his book for over twenty years, thoroughly studying the sources: rare papers, manuscripts and numerous dissertations about the history of the Jagiellonian University. Consequently, a vivid (but strongly biased and clearly depreciating the Middle Ages) study of a few teachers came into life. The professors and bachelors, who had authentic prototypes, were shown through psychoanalytical examination in search of their complexes and personality disorders that limited their mental and didactic work. Wysocki’s work: cool, intellectual, and allusive, it was a unique but one‑sided presentation of Polish culture during the times of the last Jagiellon, but above all, it was a type of warning that concerned the condition and future of Polish education after gaining independence.

Event Sastra Festival Temu Penyair Asia Tenggara II di Padang Panjang sebagai Potensi Pariwisata

This research aims to explore the literary event, theTemu Penyair Asia Tenggara II (TPAT) or Southeast Asian Poets Gathering II, as a potential tourism attraction. The background of this study lies in the existence of various literary festivals across the archipelago that have the potential to boost tourism, yet remain unknown to the wider public. One such event is held in Padang Panjang. This research investigates the impact of visitors' experiences on their return visits to the city where the festival takes place. The methodology employed in this research is a mixed-method approach, combining quantitative and qualitative methods. Quantitative methods were used to collect data through a survey questionnaire distributed to 14 respondents, covering 10 key indicators. Subsequently, the questionnaire data was processed using qualitative descriptive analysis with a focus on literary tourism. The research corpus is the TPAT II festival held in Padang Panjang, West Sumatra. Data collection involved distributing questionnaires to 14 correspondents, addressing 10 specific indicators. The research process included data collection through field surveys. The collected data was then processed and analyzed to reveal the literary event's potential as a tourism attraction, employing literary tourism perspectives. The findings of this research indicate that visitors perceive literature and tourism, as showcased in the festival held in Padang Panjang, positively. This perception leads to a desire among visitors to return to Padang Panjang. Visitor satisfaction is anticipated to serve as a model for organizing other festivals, acting as promotional platforms for lesser-known places or tourist destinations, thereby contributing to sustainable tourism. Consequently, regions hosting TPAT II events are expected to become tourism assets for Padang Panjang.

Revenue Diversification for the DSM Book Festival: A Strategy for Financial Stability

The DSM Book Festival, produced by the Greater Des Moines Partnership (GDMP), is a regional literary event that connects book lovers with enhanced content involving interactions with authors, keynote speeches, and other events. Although the festival was canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic, it occurred in 2021 in an alternative format. To mitigate the financial impact of the 2020 festival, the Downtown Events Director wants to diversity revenue streams for this festival for the long-term. This case study examines diversification of festival revenue streams to offset some of the challenges in executing the event in a post-COVID environment.

Implementation of Smart Pop Up Book Media to Improve Read-Write Literacy in Children

Literacy improvement is a crucial task that is carried out in both schools and homes, or lingkungan. This is how the government was informed through the national literary festival. Using interactive media can help with literary event execution. Currently, children are becoming more interested in contemporary media or games like smartphones, tablets, and other devices of that nature. However, if children are not aware of their peers' sex, a variety of media might be harmful to them. Due to this, educators conducted media savvy pop-up book evaluations to promote early literacy in children. The purpose of this paper is to understand how to create a media smart pop-up book program for teaching children to read. Based on the mosque, this study was conducted on children aged 7 to 12 in Buntu Batu, Kecamatan Bastem, Kabupaten Luwu, and Sulawesi Selatan. The current study used a kualitatif deskriptif design for qualitative research. The study's findings are based on the development of young children's language literacy, which can improve when using media such as smart pop-up books during instruction. In light of this, it is evident that media smart pop-up books may be used to teach young children and assist them in developing their reading abilities.

Uma conversa sobre Antonio Candido

This brief essay addresses a relevant issue: the role of taste in the selection, description and interpretation of relevant literary events of the past. Consideration of the historicist training works signed by Antonio Candido – whether the fundamental work Formação da Literatura Brasileira, or the didactic Presença da Literatura Brasileira, carried out in partnership with José Aderaldo Castello – allows us to discern not only the operative literary taste, but its consequences for the valorization or devaluation of works and authors from the past. Another objective of this article is to provide elements to think about the permanence of this pattern of taste in later historical or critical works on Brazilian literature.

Sámi Literature in Norwegian Language Arts Textbooks

Sámi Literature in Norwegian Language Arts Textbooks

Reception of A. I. Solzhenitsyn’s Works in Chinese Social, Political, and Cultural Context

The article analyzes the reception of A. I. Solzhenitsyn in Chinese translations and literary studies. The history of Solzhenitsyn’s texts and research on the Russian writer in the Chinese socio-political and cultural context is studied. It is noted that the perception of Solzhenitsyn in China was not exclusively a literary event, but was closely linked to the Sino-Soviet split in the late 1950s. It is established that the translation and study of Solzhenitsyn’s work in China was asynchronous: translations began in the 1960s, while research started in the mid-1980s. An analysis of the political-cultural background and ideological atmosphere during the translation and study of Solzhenitsyn’s work by Chinese scholars is conducted. The evolution of the perception of the writer’s personality and work is shown to have shifted from negative to positive, which is attributed to a change in literary criticism approach from vulgar sociological critique to artistic text critique. It is revealed that with the disappearance of ideological pressure, Chinese academic circles began to differentiate between Solzhenitsyn as a writer and Solzhenitsyn as a political figure. This division has contributed to a more adequate understanding of Solzhenitsyn and his literary legacy. Currently, Chinese scholars highly value Solzhenitsyn’s literary legacy and objectively and rationally relate to his political position and statements.

LITERARY EVENTS OF THE 2010-2020S(ROUND TABLE, FACULTY OF PHILOLOGY, LOMONOSOV MOSCOW STATE UNIVERSITY, 2021-2022)

The article observes all the sessions of the round table dedicated to the problem of the literary events in Russian Literature of the 2010-2020s organized by the Department of the History of Modern Russian Literature and Contemporary Literary Process, Philological Faculty, Lomonosov Moscow State University, from November 2021 to December 2022.

The impact of literary festivals on boosting tourist activity: the case of Escritaria

The growing awareness towards literary tourism has given it a gradual popularity, strengthening its role in the tourist offer in Portugal. Aware of this fact, we discuss, in this paper, the main initiatives of literary festivals in the country in the city of Penafiel. Experiences, images, and texts are increasingly important to achieve tourist realities. And it is through literary festivals that they are enhanced. Although event tourism has an increasingly interdisciplinary approach, the analysis of the literary experience is still scarce. The main goal of this article is to understand the experience provided by the literary festival ESCRITARIA which took place in 2022, holding its 15th edition. Therefore, a thorough literature review was done, as well as an exploratory and quantitative investigation. In addition, a data collection was carried out with a questionnaire designed to be answered online by the national and international participants in Escritaria. To understand Escritaria as a literary event proposal, one surveyed a sample of national and foreign participants in the festival; since it took place during the event, it allowed one to gauge the importance of literary events as an enhancing offer of the tourist activity. Starting from the sociodemographic profile of the participants, this study aims to understand the forms of participation, involvement and satisfaction. The results of the analysis highlight the growing importance of this type of events and this one, in particular, a festival that has been building loyalty and expanding its audience, an audience of national and international scope. This festival not only increases the number of tourists/visitors, but also enhances the destination promotion and marketing activities.

"They fought for their Country": Russian literature in the days of the Battle of Stalingrad

This article is devoted to the analysis of the most important dates in the historical chronicle of the Battle of Stalingrad and their reflection in Soviet literature of those years: journalism, poetry, stories, egodocuments of writers. Material from periodicals of the summer of 1942 is used; special attention is paid to works created during the days of the Battle of Stalingrad and included in the golden fund of Russian classics. The reconstruction of the chronicle of literary events of the summer and fall of 1942 proposed in the article highlights the special place of L.N. Tolstoy’s military prose, the traditions of which became decisive in the creation of the literary chronicle of the Battle of Stalingrad both in 1943 and in subsequent decades.

AKTIVITAS EVENT SASTRA MELALUI PAMERAN MANUSKRIP MINANGKABAU DAN PRODUK INDUSTRI KREATIF OLEH SURI

A descriptive research method with a philological approach is used in this study. Field study methodologies and literature research were used to collect data. The article will explain the illumination of manuscripts through the formulation of the problem, which includes the understanding of SURI, the Relationship between Literary Event Activities and the Purpose of Forming a Creative Industry from SURI, the Exhibition of Manuscripts and Creative Products of the SURI Industry as a Form of Tourism Literary Event Activities, and the meaning behind the illumination of manuscripts contained in SURI products. The goal of this article is to understand and know that the SURI exhibition may be used as a valuable event activity involving tourism, as well as to explain why there are still many manuscripts that have not been researched about the meanings and philosophies in West Sumatra. The findings of this study are theoretical in terms of the research hypotheses proposed, as well as practical in terms of revealing how the literary activities, as well as the philosophy and meaning behind the illumination of Minangkabau manuscripts in West Sumatra.