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SLAVICI RELOADED. UN SECOL MAI TÂRZIU
SLAVICI RELOADED. A CENTURY LATER

Author(s): Dan Roman
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Studies of Literature, Romanian Literature, Philology
Published by: Editura Universităţii Vasile Goldiş
Keywords: education; journalism; modernization; nationalism; realism; Slavici;

Summary/Abstract: This essay reexamines Ioan Slavici on the centenary of his death, arguing for a fresh perspective that transcends familiar clichés and ideological judgments. It highlights Slavici as a lucid observer of social change whose realist prose captures tensions between tradition, modernization, and individual aspiration. The essay also highlights two overlooked facets of his identity: his sustained commitment to education and his significant, albeit controversial, journalistic endeavors. By integrating these dimensions, the text proposes a „reloaded” Slavici, relevant for understanding both his era and today’s rapidly shifting world.

  • Issue Year: XXI/2025
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 47-50
  • Page Count: 4
  • Language: Romanian
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