SLAVICI RELOADED. UN SECOL MAI TÂRZIU
SLAVICI RELOADED. A CENTURY LATER
Author(s): Dan RomanSubject(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.
Journal: Studii de Ştiinţă şi Cultură
- Issue Year: XXI/2025
- Issue No: 4
- Page Range: 47-50
- Page Count: 4
- Language: Romanian
