I.L. Caragiale – fragmente de kitsch social şi literar
I.L. Caragiale – Fragments of Social and Literary Kitsch

Summary/Abstract: : The present paper discusses two forms of kitsch, social kitsch and literary kitsch, as they are embodied in some of Caragiale’s texts. The Romanian author keenly scrutinizes the newly born bourgeoisie and satirizes its social behaviors. Moreover, the kitsch literature of his time becomes the main ingredient of Caragiale’ parodies. Texts such as Smărăndiţa. Roman modern or Noaptea Învierii both comprise and reject many of the artificial literary devices used by Caragiale’s contemporary authors.

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