Motives with the symbolical significance in the descriptions of incestual love. On three novels by Andrzej Kuśniewicz Cover Image

Motywy o cechach symboli w opisach miłości incestualnej. O trzech powieściach Andrzeja Kuśniewicza
Motives with the symbolical significance in the descriptions of incestual love. On three novels by Andrzej Kuśniewicz

Author(s): Adrianna Jakóbczyk
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Theory of Literature
Published by: Fundacja „dzień dobry! kolektyw kultury”
Keywords: incest; symbol; woman; devil; blood

Summary/Abstract: Incestual love between brother and sister is depicted in three novels by Andrzej Kuśniewicz – it is suggested already in “Eroica” (1963), fully developed in “Król Obojga Sycylii” (1970) and returns in “Stan nieważkości” (1973). In these pieces of work appear three distinct motives: woman, devil and blood. They contain symbolic meaning and therefore enrich interpretation of the numerous scenes, which are fragmentary and vague. Close reading of the novels and comparing them with one another helps to fully understand author’s writing and reconstruct complex experiences of his characters. It proves that the motif of incestual love could be described as a coherent entirety in Kuśniewicz’s work.

  • Issue Year: 4/2015
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 135-173
  • Page Count: 39
  • Language: Polish
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