Echoing Narratives
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Echoing Narratives
Intertextuality has been recognised as an important feature of ancient prose fiction and yet it has only received sporadic attention in modern scholarship, despite the recent explosion of interest in the ancient novels. This volume is intended to make a contribution towards filling this gap by drawing attention to, and throwing fresh light on, the presence in ancient Greek and Roman narratives of earlier literary echoes. While one volume is by no means sufficient to remedy the problem of the relative lack of scholarship on the topic, nevertheless it is hoped that the present collection will create scope for debate and will generate greater scholarly interest in this area. Most of the articles collected here originated in the colloquium 'The Ancient Novel and its Reception of Earlier Literature', which was held at University College Cork in August 2007. They investigate the interconnection between Graeco-Roman narratives and earlier or contemporary works, and consider ways in which intertextual exploration is invited from the readers of these texts. What prompts the reader to associate a passage with an earlier text? What triggers in a text the evocation of motifs from antecedent literature? How might we interpret an identified allusion? In what ways can intertextuality function as a device of characterisation? These are among the questions explored by the chapters in this volume, which concentrate on the 'canonical' Greek romances and the Roman novels but also cover other novel-like works, such as the Alexander Romance and Alexander's Letter to Aristotle About India, and the Story of Apollonius King of Tyre.
Echoing Events
“Echoing Events” questions the perpetuation, actualization, and canonization of national narratives in English and Dutch history textbooks, wide-reaching media that tendentially inspire a sense of meaning, memory, and thus also identity. The longitudinal study begins in the 1920s, when the League of Nations launched several initiatives to reduce strong nationalistic visions in textbooks, and ends in the new millennium with the revival of national narratives in both countries. The analysis shows how and why textbook authors have narrated different histories – which vary in terms of context, epoch, and place – as ‘echoing events’ by using recurring plots and the same combinations of historical analogies. This innovative and original study thus investigates from a new angle the resistance of national narratives to change.
The Echoing Lacuna
Author: Pasquale De Marco
language: en
Publisher: Pasquale De Marco
Release Date: 2025-07-15
In "The Echoing Lacuna," Pasquale De Marco embarks on a profound exploration of memory, silence, time, and the human experience. This introspective journey delves into the labyrinthine corridors of our consciousness, uncovering the hidden narratives and forgotten melodies that shape our lives. Through the echoes of loss, we confront the haunting absence of what once was, navigating the labyrinth of grief and longing. Yet, amidst the pain, we discover resilience, the indomitable spirit that allows us to rise from the ashes of despair. The echoing hopes that reverberate within us provide solace and inspiration. Aspirations, dreams, and possibilities dance like fireflies in the darkness, illuminating our path forward. These echoes remind us of our inherent potential, the capacity within us to overcome adversity and shape our destiny. Pasquale De Marco weaves together a tapestry of reflections on nature, exploring the echoes of the wind, the harmonies of the forest, and the rhythms of the earth. These echoes connect us to the natural world, reminding us of our place within the vast symphony of life. The echoes of human experience resonate throughout the book, revealing the shared threads of joy and sorrow, the common bonds that unite us all. These echoes transcend time and culture, reminding us of our interconnectedness and the profound impact we have on each other's lives. In "The Echoing Lacuna," Pasquale De Marco invites us on a journey of self-discovery, introspection, and enlightenment. Through the echoes of memory, silence, time, and human experience, we come to a deeper understanding of ourselves and our place in this vast and echoing universe. If you like this book, write a review!