Media Presentation of Literary Works on the Topic of the Transition in the TV Programs “Bibiliotekata” (“The Library”), “Culture.bg” and “Panorama” shown on Bulgarian National Television Cover Image

Медийно презентиране на произведенията, отразяващи темата за прехода в предаванията „Библиотеката“, Култура.бг“ и „Панорама“ по БНТ 1
Media Presentation of Literary Works on the Topic of the Transition in the TV Programs “Bibiliotekata” (“The Library”), “Culture.bg” and “Panorama” shown on Bulgarian National Television

Author(s): Irina Todorova
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Media studies, Communication studies
Published by: Софийски университет »Св. Климент Охридски«
Keywords: transition; novel; TV program; “Bibliotekata” (“The Library”); “Kultura.BG” (“Culture. BG”); “Panorama”
Summary/Abstract: The paper focuses on the presentation of literary works on the topic of the Transition in the TV programs “Bibliotekata,” “Kultura.BG” and “Panorama” on the BNT 1 Channel. The interpretations of works reflecting the Transition can be classified as direct/indirect or metaphorical. Sometimes the given novel/literary work is not seen as related to the Transition, with the writers themselves interpreting the social change in different ways. The main conclusion is that the authors prefer to distance themselves from the topic of the Transition, even when it is present in their books. The possible reasons for this are many. One is that the journalists themselves fail to ask writers this specific question. It has been observed that in most cases the focus is on the work as a whole, while the Transition itself is not commented on. Also, what is emphasized is the author’s output in its entirety and diversity. Yet, the interpretation of the Transition through literary works is important because it is a factor in the formation of cultural memory.

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