THE LAUGHTER THAT TRICKS THE END: IVAN TURBINCĂ AND THE MYTH OF DEATH
THE LAUGHTER THAT TRICKS THE END: IVAN TURBINCĂ AND THE MYTH OF DEATH
Author(s): Gabriela OlaruSubject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Literary Texts, Fiction, Studies of Literature, Novel, Short Story, Romanian Literature, Philology, Theory of Literature, Sociology of Literature
Published by: Editura Arhipelag XXI
Keywords: death; trickster; folklore; humor; myth
Summary/Abstract: In Ivan Turbincă, Ion Creangă humorously reinterprets the myth of death, portraying it as a vulnerable, human-like figure. Ivan, a clever trickster, temporarily defeats death by trapping it in his bag, disrupting the natural order. The story uses humor to demystify death while highlighting its essential role in the balance of life. Overall, the tale combines folklore, myth, and comedy to reflect on human ingenuity and mortality.
Journal: Journal of Romanian Literary Studies
- Issue Year: 2026
- Issue No: 44
- Page Range: 718-724
- Page Count: 7
- Language: Romanian
