Înțelepciunea tăinuită a poveștilor: Crăiasa Zăpezilor și oglinda spartă
The Hidden Wisdom of Stories: The Snow Queen and the Shattered Mirror
Author(s): Robert, Lazu KmitaSubject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Aesthetics, Philology
Published by: Vatra Literară
Keywords: Storytelling tradition; Myth and literature; Narrative transmission; Literary enchantment; Cultural memory;
Summary/Abstract: This paper explores the enduring power of storytelling, tracing its evolution from ancient myths to contemporary literature. Stories have shaped human consciousness since the beginning of time, carrying fragments of truth, cultural memory, and existential inquiry. From classical epics to fairy tales and modern fantasy, the transmission of narratives forms a great chain that links generations of readers and writers. Through examples from Cervantes, Byron, Tolkien, and Andersen, the analysis highlights how literature blends enchantment and wisdom, engaging both heart and intellect. Ultimately, storytelling emerges as a fundamental human act, capable of inspiring wonder and deeper understanding.
Journal: Revista Vatra
- Issue Year: 2024
- Issue No: 10-11
- Page Range: 158-161
- Page Count: 4
- Language: Romanian
