THE INFLUENCE OF ELIADE ON CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE AND PHILOSOPHY
THE INFLUENCE OF ELIADE ON CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE AND PHILOSOPHY
Author(s): Maria-Luiza BistreanuSubject(s): Language studies, Language and Literature Studies, Literary Texts, Foreign languages learning, Fiction, Studies of Literature, Novel, Romanian Literature, Philology, Theory of Literature, Sociology of Literature
Published by: Editura Arhipelag XXI
Keywords: Sacred; Myth; Time; Ritual; Contemporary literature.
Summary/Abstract: The text explores Mircea Eliade's influence on contemporary literature, particularly in relation to his concepts of the sacred, myth, and time. His ideas have shaped authors like José Saramago, Haruki Murakami, and Jorge Luis Borges, who integrate sacred symbols and myth into modern fiction. Eliade’s exploration of time and ritual also influences fantasy literature, seen in authors like Tolkien and Rowling. His impact extends to Romanian literature, with writers like Mircea Cărtărescu drawing on his ideas about mythical time and fragmented narratives. Overall, Eliade’s theories are central to understanding how modern literature merges the sacred with the everyday.
Journal: Journal of Romanian Literary Studies
- Issue Year: 2025
- Issue No: 42
- Page Range: 531-535
- Page Count: 5
- Language: Romanian
