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I. L. Caragiale. Theme and Variations
I. L. Caragiale. Theme and Variations

Author(s): Adela Drăucean
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies
Published by: Editura Universității Aurel Vlaicu
Keywords: plot; variation; realism; customs; trades; satire

Summary/Abstract: Analyzing Caragiale’s work, a so called “unity in variety” can be noticed and his entire creation may be named after one of his sketches, Plot and variations. Since the fire on Dealul Spirii, a real story, had been given five different interpretations by the local media, so must we understand Caragiale’s literary pieces: they have a “plot”, i.e. the society, and several “variants” (forms), i.e. the events or happenings of all kinds. As an urban writer, Caragiale was preoccupied with the town and its very life, but also with folk themes and motifs. He also described the countryside with its scenery, inns and innkeepers, the places where people used to meet and talk. Trades and their professions were presented in his sketches and stories, too.

  • Issue Year: 1/2010
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 9-16
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: English