My second blog post about Laura Orvieto's (1876-1953) "Storie di bambini molto antichi".
Link to... more My second blog post about Laura Orvieto's (1876-1953) "Storie di bambini molto antichi".
The first of a small series of blog posts on Laura Orvieto (1876-1953), a pioneer in retelling my... more The first of a small series of blog posts on Laura Orvieto (1876-1953), a pioneer in retelling mythology for young Italians.
Wywiad z Marcinem Piotrem Łopackim - kompozytorem, pianistą-kompozytorem, dyrygentem oraz animato... more Wywiad z Marcinem Piotrem Łopackim - kompozytorem, pianistą-kompozytorem, dyrygentem oraz animatorem życia muzycznego.
Wywiad z Markiem Brachą - zawodowym pianistą promującym polską muzykę za granicą. Marek Bracha je... more Wywiad z Markiem Brachą - zawodowym pianistą promującym polską muzykę za granicą. Marek Bracha jest absolwentem dwóch renomowanych uczelni - Uniwersytetu Muzycznego F. Chopina w Warszawie oraz Royal College of Music w Londynie, a także laureatem wielu nagród i wyróżnień na krajowych i zagranicznych konkursach pianistycznych.
Wywiad z Ludmiłą Piestrak – skrzypaczką Zespółu Instrumentów Dawnych Warszawskiej Opery Kameralne... more Wywiad z Ludmiłą Piestrak – skrzypaczką Zespółu Instrumentów Dawnych Warszawskiej Opery Kameralnej ,,Musicae Antiquae Collegium Varsoviense’’.
In Poland " A truly reliable and full if inevitably as yet not quite comprehensive account of the... more In Poland " A truly reliable and full if inevitably as yet not quite comprehensive account of the relationship between Classical antiquity and the Polish stage during the communist epoch, which is in itself a huge achievement and an invaluable scholarly resource. (…) A more intensive analysis (…) takes first steps in developing interpretive models for the understanding of the unique features of Polish performance reception of Classical antiquity, and will help future scholars, especially international ones who are not au fait with the specific Polish experience, orient themselves and their understanding of this particular national-cultural history. (…) It is a huge asset for the Warsaw University endeavours in Classics and Liberal Arts and will provoke intense international interest. " " Precision, reliability, and clarity are trademarks of this worthwhile publication. Each chapter is formulated in a competent manner and written in an attractive style. Bios of playwrights inspired by antiquity, information about each performance, bibliography relative to sources and themes combine to provide an example of scholarship of the highest quality. "
As part of the "Our Mythical Childhood..." project I prepared entires on the pages: 104-105, 110,... more As part of the "Our Mythical Childhood..." project I prepared entires on the pages: 104-105, 110, 195, 210-211, 248-250.
"Mythological Female Figures Struggling with Pains of Adolescence"
References to mythological fe... more "Mythological Female Figures Struggling with Pains of Adolescence"
References to mythological female figures are increasingly appearing in literature for young girls and teens. We can find them in stories about brave girls gifted with extraordinary powers, teens who had to grow up fast, good and bad witches, dangerous female monsters, etc.
As the most famous archetypes of femininity, mythological female figures occur in literature in a variety of ways and contexts – they are presented both in narratives about love, courage and friendship, as well as in stories about violence, rebellion or bad family relationships.
References to the mythological female characters, present in modern literature for adolescents, are often used as suitable spokeswomen telling teenagers how to deal with real life issues. In this context, I will analyze several books written by Italian authors in the hope of finding out what insight and consolation mythological female figures can offer to young girls living in our times.
Poster Presentation for the conference "Rape in Aniquity: 20 years on!" at the University of Roehampton, London
What is the potential of Medusa’s story and how is it used by contemporary children’s authors? Wh... more What is the potential of Medusa’s story and how is it used by contemporary children’s authors? What are the consequences of avoiding the topic of rape in stories about Medusa’s monstrous transformation?
The modern children’s stories about Medusa are often detached from the contemporary values and they present the main character in a very traditional perspective. Contemporary authors, who try to avoid the topic of rape, are changing the perception of the whole myth and the perception of femininity by children. They shy away from the opportunity to talk about difficult subjects, something impossible to avoid in the contemporary world, while the ancient myth of Medusa (of course after the appropriate adjustment) would allow them for such a dialogue. They decide to turn child's attention to other issues, such as pride, treason, punishment and jealousy, which gives them a vision of Medusa as guilty - not only because of the ancient pride - hubris - but also because of her deep interest in Poseidon.
The examples presented in my poster presentation demonstrate that avoiding the topic of rape affects the transmission of the whole Medusa’s myth. Encoding such vision of the myth in the young audience, may cause flattening of the myth or an anti-woman reception of the myth during the later interaction with it, already in the adult culture. This is another indication of the importance of the youth culture inspired by Classical Antiquity in transmitting the cultural heritage and contemporary views within the society.
My second blog post about Laura Orvieto's (1876-1953) "Storie di bambini molto antichi".
Link to... more My second blog post about Laura Orvieto's (1876-1953) "Storie di bambini molto antichi".
The first of a small series of blog posts on Laura Orvieto (1876-1953), a pioneer in retelling my... more The first of a small series of blog posts on Laura Orvieto (1876-1953), a pioneer in retelling mythology for young Italians.
Wywiad z Marcinem Piotrem Łopackim - kompozytorem, pianistą-kompozytorem, dyrygentem oraz animato... more Wywiad z Marcinem Piotrem Łopackim - kompozytorem, pianistą-kompozytorem, dyrygentem oraz animatorem życia muzycznego.
Wywiad z Markiem Brachą - zawodowym pianistą promującym polską muzykę za granicą. Marek Bracha je... more Wywiad z Markiem Brachą - zawodowym pianistą promującym polską muzykę za granicą. Marek Bracha jest absolwentem dwóch renomowanych uczelni - Uniwersytetu Muzycznego F. Chopina w Warszawie oraz Royal College of Music w Londynie, a także laureatem wielu nagród i wyróżnień na krajowych i zagranicznych konkursach pianistycznych.
Wywiad z Ludmiłą Piestrak – skrzypaczką Zespółu Instrumentów Dawnych Warszawskiej Opery Kameralne... more Wywiad z Ludmiłą Piestrak – skrzypaczką Zespółu Instrumentów Dawnych Warszawskiej Opery Kameralnej ,,Musicae Antiquae Collegium Varsoviense’’.
In Poland " A truly reliable and full if inevitably as yet not quite comprehensive account of the... more In Poland " A truly reliable and full if inevitably as yet not quite comprehensive account of the relationship between Classical antiquity and the Polish stage during the communist epoch, which is in itself a huge achievement and an invaluable scholarly resource. (…) A more intensive analysis (…) takes first steps in developing interpretive models for the understanding of the unique features of Polish performance reception of Classical antiquity, and will help future scholars, especially international ones who are not au fait with the specific Polish experience, orient themselves and their understanding of this particular national-cultural history. (…) It is a huge asset for the Warsaw University endeavours in Classics and Liberal Arts and will provoke intense international interest. " " Precision, reliability, and clarity are trademarks of this worthwhile publication. Each chapter is formulated in a competent manner and written in an attractive style. Bios of playwrights inspired by antiquity, information about each performance, bibliography relative to sources and themes combine to provide an example of scholarship of the highest quality. "
As part of the "Our Mythical Childhood..." project I prepared entires on the pages: 104-105, 110,... more As part of the "Our Mythical Childhood..." project I prepared entires on the pages: 104-105, 110, 195, 210-211, 248-250.
"Mythological Female Figures Struggling with Pains of Adolescence"
References to mythological fe... more "Mythological Female Figures Struggling with Pains of Adolescence"
References to mythological female figures are increasingly appearing in literature for young girls and teens. We can find them in stories about brave girls gifted with extraordinary powers, teens who had to grow up fast, good and bad witches, dangerous female monsters, etc.
As the most famous archetypes of femininity, mythological female figures occur in literature in a variety of ways and contexts – they are presented both in narratives about love, courage and friendship, as well as in stories about violence, rebellion or bad family relationships.
References to the mythological female characters, present in modern literature for adolescents, are often used as suitable spokeswomen telling teenagers how to deal with real life issues. In this context, I will analyze several books written by Italian authors in the hope of finding out what insight and consolation mythological female figures can offer to young girls living in our times.
Poster Presentation for the conference "Rape in Aniquity: 20 years on!" at the University of Roehampton, London
What is the potential of Medusa’s story and how is it used by contemporary children’s authors? Wh... more What is the potential of Medusa’s story and how is it used by contemporary children’s authors? What are the consequences of avoiding the topic of rape in stories about Medusa’s monstrous transformation?
The modern children’s stories about Medusa are often detached from the contemporary values and they present the main character in a very traditional perspective. Contemporary authors, who try to avoid the topic of rape, are changing the perception of the whole myth and the perception of femininity by children. They shy away from the opportunity to talk about difficult subjects, something impossible to avoid in the contemporary world, while the ancient myth of Medusa (of course after the appropriate adjustment) would allow them for such a dialogue. They decide to turn child's attention to other issues, such as pride, treason, punishment and jealousy, which gives them a vision of Medusa as guilty - not only because of the ancient pride - hubris - but also because of her deep interest in Poseidon.
The examples presented in my poster presentation demonstrate that avoiding the topic of rape affects the transmission of the whole Medusa’s myth. Encoding such vision of the myth in the young audience, may cause flattening of the myth or an anti-woman reception of the myth during the later interaction with it, already in the adult culture. This is another indication of the importance of the youth culture inspired by Classical Antiquity in transmitting the cultural heritage and contemporary views within the society.
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Link to the article: https://antipodeanodyssey.wordpress.com/2017/10/10/sugar-and-spice-and-all-things-nice-laura-orvietos-italian-ambrosia/
"Antipodean Odyssey Blog" is led by Dr Elizabeth Hale, University of New England (UNE), Australia.
Dr Elizabeth Hale on Academia.edu - www.une-au.academia.edu/ElizabethHale
Antipodean Odyssey Blog - www.antipodeanodyssey.wordpress.com
Link to the article: https://antipodeanodyssey.wordpress.com/2017/09/17/italian-boots-and-mythical-stories-the-wonderful-works-of-laura-orvieto/
"Antipodean Odyssey Blog" is led by Dr Elizabeth Hale, University of New England (UNE), Australia.
Dr Elizabeth Hale on Academia.edu - www.une-au.academia.edu/ElizabethHale
Antipodean Odyssey Blog - www.antipodeanodyssey.wordpress.com
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References to mythological female figures are increasingly appearing in literature for young girls and teens. We can find them in stories about brave girls gifted with extraordinary powers, teens who had to grow up fast, good and bad witches, dangerous female monsters, etc.
As the most famous archetypes of femininity, mythological female figures occur in literature in a variety of ways and contexts – they are presented both in narratives about love, courage and friendship, as well as in stories about violence, rebellion or bad family relationships.
References to the mythological female characters, present in modern literature for adolescents, are often used as suitable spokeswomen telling teenagers how to deal with real life issues. In this context, I will analyze several books written by Italian authors in the hope of finding out what insight and consolation mythological female figures can offer to young girls living in our times.
The modern children’s stories about Medusa are often detached from the contemporary values and they present the main character in a very traditional perspective. Contemporary authors, who try to avoid the topic of rape, are changing the perception of the whole myth and the perception of femininity by children. They shy away from the opportunity to talk about difficult subjects, something impossible to avoid in the contemporary world, while the ancient myth of Medusa (of course after the appropriate adjustment) would allow them for such a dialogue. They decide to turn child's attention to other issues, such as pride, treason, punishment and jealousy, which gives them a vision of Medusa as guilty - not only because of the ancient pride - hubris - but also because of her deep interest in Poseidon.
The examples presented in my poster presentation demonstrate that avoiding the topic of rape affects the transmission of the whole Medusa’s myth. Encoding such vision of the myth in the young audience, may cause flattening of the myth or an anti-woman reception of the myth during the later interaction with it, already in the adult culture. This is another indication of the importance of the youth culture inspired by Classical Antiquity in transmitting the cultural heritage and contemporary views within the society.
Link to the article: https://antipodeanodyssey.wordpress.com/2017/10/10/sugar-and-spice-and-all-things-nice-laura-orvietos-italian-ambrosia/
"Antipodean Odyssey Blog" is led by Dr Elizabeth Hale, University of New England (UNE), Australia.
Dr Elizabeth Hale on Academia.edu - www.une-au.academia.edu/ElizabethHale
Antipodean Odyssey Blog - www.antipodeanodyssey.wordpress.com
Link to the article: https://antipodeanodyssey.wordpress.com/2017/09/17/italian-boots-and-mythical-stories-the-wonderful-works-of-laura-orvieto/
"Antipodean Odyssey Blog" is led by Dr Elizabeth Hale, University of New England (UNE), Australia.
Dr Elizabeth Hale on Academia.edu - www.une-au.academia.edu/ElizabethHale
Antipodean Odyssey Blog - www.antipodeanodyssey.wordpress.com
References to mythological female figures are increasingly appearing in literature for young girls and teens. We can find them in stories about brave girls gifted with extraordinary powers, teens who had to grow up fast, good and bad witches, dangerous female monsters, etc.
As the most famous archetypes of femininity, mythological female figures occur in literature in a variety of ways and contexts – they are presented both in narratives about love, courage and friendship, as well as in stories about violence, rebellion or bad family relationships.
References to the mythological female characters, present in modern literature for adolescents, are often used as suitable spokeswomen telling teenagers how to deal with real life issues. In this context, I will analyze several books written by Italian authors in the hope of finding out what insight and consolation mythological female figures can offer to young girls living in our times.
The modern children’s stories about Medusa are often detached from the contemporary values and they present the main character in a very traditional perspective. Contemporary authors, who try to avoid the topic of rape, are changing the perception of the whole myth and the perception of femininity by children. They shy away from the opportunity to talk about difficult subjects, something impossible to avoid in the contemporary world, while the ancient myth of Medusa (of course after the appropriate adjustment) would allow them for such a dialogue. They decide to turn child's attention to other issues, such as pride, treason, punishment and jealousy, which gives them a vision of Medusa as guilty - not only because of the ancient pride - hubris - but also because of her deep interest in Poseidon.
The examples presented in my poster presentation demonstrate that avoiding the topic of rape affects the transmission of the whole Medusa’s myth. Encoding such vision of the myth in the young audience, may cause flattening of the myth or an anti-woman reception of the myth during the later interaction with it, already in the adult culture. This is another indication of the importance of the youth culture inspired by Classical Antiquity in transmitting the cultural heritage and contemporary views within the society.