The thesis deals with the oral, or folk epic of the non-Slavonic peoples inhabiting Siberia, excluding the so-called Palaeosiberians. It is divided into four main parts, as follows: I. Essay on the historicity of epics, in general terms, but with special reference to those of Siberia. II. Discussion of the epics of the two main groups, Mongolian (Burjat) and Turkic, which latter includes the Yakut of the north. Form and construction of the epics, with remarks on their versification, mode of presentation, and content, in general. III. Details of the content, shown in summaries of the stories of selected epics. IV. A short account of the Soviet attitudes towards folk literature, and conclusion. The appended bibliography lists the major works in the field, both primary and secondary, and the Glossarial Index gives excursi upon several topics and motifs regularly met with. / Arts, Faculty of / Central Eastern Northern European Studies, Department of / Graduate

In the eighty years from the arrival of English convicts and their gaolers in Australia to the death, in 1868, of Australia's first major writer, Charles Harpur, an Australian/American literary tradition was born. This dissertation traces the development of that tradition, one which few scholars have recognized. Even before the arrival of the First Fleet of convicts, many Britons saw Australia as potentially another America; consequently, Australia's early inhabitants did so too. A few radicals and idealists even contemplated Cook's Pacific discovery as a new and potentially greater America. Botany Bay's first decades naturally witnessed some changes in these initial perceptions. Up to Darling's period of governorship (1825-31), Australia's ruling elite, though forced to trade with busy--and, at times, ruthless--Yankee merchants, considered the continuing presence of American boats to be a threat to the colony's security: American captains aided in the numerous escapes of convicts otherwise doomed to spend the terms of their natural life in New Holland. Reaction to Americans and American influence, then, depended on one's position in the colonial hierarchy. However, after Governor Brisbane decided to allow freedom of the Press in 1824, significant shifts in the Australian/American relationship began. An expanding Australian middle class, chafing under the strictures of colonial rule from London, began to identify its situation with that of the citizenry in pre-revolutionary America. Led initially by W.C. Wentworth, who published his Statistical Description in 1819> demand for self-government grew. This dissent should be viewed as Australia's first lively and recognizably indigenous literature. It draws heavily on American precedent. In the 1830's, '40's and 50's, revolutionary writers such as Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine, James Otis and Patrick Henry became increasingly popular amongst Australians in search of political sovereignty. America came under scrutiny as a country experiencing parallel growing pains, but at a more advanced stage of development. At the same time, the example of American independence was of rhetorical and political value for Australians when dealing with a rigid Colonial Office in London. While "Brother Jonathan," as America was often affectionately labelled, was a popular political weapon up to the 18501s, he was also of great literary significance in the later 1830's. Consumption of American books in Australia increased dramatically as the population expanded and books became cheaper. In I838, John Dunmore Lang's Colonist reprinted William Ellery Channing's essay, "On the Importance and Means of a National Literature. Conscious of the efforts of Americans such as Channing, Emerson, Brownson, Fuller and Parker to establish a strong national literature in the United States, a small group of dedicated Australians strove to assert their own creative independence. They recognized not only Australia's political affinity with America, but social, intellectual and literary attachments as well. Connections between Australia and America became far more sophisticated in the 18401s, 1501s and '60's for a variety of reasons. One was the goldfields in California and Australia, with the subsequent interchange of population. Another was the more advanced system of communications between the two countries--the American Civil War, for example, was exhaustively covered in all Australian colonies. Third, and for this thesis most importantly, three Australian writers, John Dunmore Lang, Daniel Deniehy and Charles Harpur determined to consult a wide range of American sources in their quest to establish both a highly principled nation and a truly Australian literature. Yet, as the works of Lang, Deniehy and Harpur indicate, Australians of the time rejected the path of easy imitation of Brother Jonathan. All three writers envisaged their country as a future world leader. Rejecting both despotic colonial government rule and America's abhorrent institution of slavery, they wanted to establish an ideal republic in the south--a Utopia of yeoman-farmers. Shaped by these republican musings, democratic sentiments and Utopian speculations, a literary tradition of energetic interaction between Australian and American writers, enlarging on socio-political roots as old as the colony itself, was founded. / Arts, Faculty of / English, Department of / Graduate

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Orientador: Arnaldo Franco Junior / Banca: Luciene Marie Pavanelo / Banca: Adriana Monteiro Piromali Guarizo / Resumo: A obra de Clarice Lispector apresenta uma permanente reflexão sobre temas relacionados à filosofia e ao misticismo, tais como a morte, a divindade, a natureza, etc. Em A Paixão segundo G.H. (1964), essas questões são problematizadas ao longo da narrativa e são ampliadas e dramatizadas por meio da linguagem (NUNES, 1989). A partir desses fatos, nossa dissertação tem como objetivo estudar como o romance, ao abordar e problematizar ideias filosóficas e místicas, parodia, de forma intertextual, textos de filosofia e ritos fundamentais para o pensamento e crenças Ocidentais. Para tanto, nos deteremos na análise intertextual do romance em comparação com a Alegoria da Caverna, de Platão e o ritual da comunhão cristã. Analisaremos de que modo as ideias relacionadas ao humano, ao real e ao divino apresentadas no texto de filosofia e no ritual religioso são ressignificados e invertidos pelo romance de Lispector. A fim de observar como estes conceitos aparecem nas narrativas a serem estudadas, serão utilizados como fundamentação teórica Ceia (1998), Coelho (2009) e Erculino (2004) tendo em vista os estudos da Alegoria de Platão; Girard (1990-2004) e Bittencourt (2012), que nos servirão de base para o desenvolvimento do capítulo sobre o ritual da comunhão cristã; Nunes (1989) e Pessanha (1989), os quais funcionam como embasamento teórico-crítico para a análise crítico-interpretativa da obra; e, por fim, Sá (1979-1983) e Dumas (2005), que nos servirão de base para o estudo sobre a... / Abstract: The work of Clarice Lispector presents a permanent reflection about themes related to philosophy and mysticism, such as death, divinity, nature, etc. In The Passion According G.H. (1964), these questions are problematized over the narrative and they are expanded and dramatized through language (NUNES, 1989). Light of these facts, our dissertation aims to study the novel, how the novel approaches and problematizes philosophical, mystics ideas and parodies, intertextually, philosophy texts and fundamentals rites for Occidental thoughts and believes. Therefore, we will focus our intertextual analysis on the novel in comparison with The Allegory of the Cave, from Plato and the holy Christian communion. We will analyze how the ideas related to human, real and divinity, presented in the philosophical text and the religious rite, are resignified and inverted by Lispector's novel. In order to observe how these concepts appear in the narratives we will study, we will utilize as a theoretical foundation Ceia (1998), Coelho (2009) and Erculino (2004), bearing in mind the studies about the Plato's Allegory; Girard (1990-2004) and Bittencout (2012), whose studies will serve as the theoretical basis for a critical interpretative analysis of the work; and, in conclusion, Sá (1979-1983) and Dumas (2005), serving as fundamental understanding about the intertextuality and parody in the novel The Passion According G.H., by Clarice Lispector / Mestre

by Mary Odom / Typescript / M.A. Florida State College for Women 1931 / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 117-118)

Thesis (M.A. (African Languages)) -- University of Limpopo, 2013 / The main aim of this study is to examine women’s abuse with special reference to Xitsonga folklore, Khale ka Makwangala by F. Rikhotso. This study also shows characters who are abused and those who cause this abuse. The first chapter reveals the general outline of the study, the problem statement, the aim, the importance and its methodology. The most important terms of the study have been explained in this chapter so as to reveal what is expected to be analyzed. Some of the definitions of the Constitution have been given. Chapter two gives short summary of the folklore Khale ka Makwangala by F. Rikhotso which has been examined together with the history of their authors. The definitions of the word human rights have been included and defined in this chapter. In this chapter, other folklores which have been selected for analysis have been analysed. Chapter three explains, defines and analyses the themes of selected folklores. The definitions of themes have been given in this chapter. These definitions make it easier to understand what themes are. Chapter four deals with the general summary of this mini-dissertation. The recommendations and findings for further research have been indicated in this chapter.

Thesis (M. A. (Xitsonga)) -- University of Limpopo,2015 / The purpose of this study is to analyse the behaviour of tycoon’s wives in the selected literature, namely; Ndzhaka ya vusiwana by B.K.M. Mtombeni and Mangava ya Joni by D.R.Maluleke. In Ndzhaka ya vusiwana two stories were analysed, namely; “Mudlayi wo tidlaya” and “Vubombi bya swolomba”. In Mangava ya Joni two stories were analysed, namely; “Xiwelano” and “Xihahisile”. Textual analysis was used in this study to analyse the behaviour of tycoons’ wives. Textual analysis is the method communication researchers use to describe and interpret the characteristics of a recorded and visual message. The purpose of textual analysis is to describe the content, structure and functions of the messages contained in texts. This study was attempted to answer the following questions:  What is the behaviour of the wives of tycoons in Xihungasi and Mangava ya Joni?”  What influenced the wives of tycoons to have such behaviour?  What are the benefits of such behaviour? The findings of the study revealed that in most cases, the wives of tycoons have good behaviour. They love their rich husbands and children, are very hardworking and they respect other people. The findings of this study also revealed that in most cases the tycoons have various behaviour patterns. Some tycoons have good behaviour while others are violent, hate other people and dishonest. The findings of this study also revealed that the wives of tycoons are influenced by their childhood behaviour, neighbours and friends. Their love to their husbands also influence them to behave properly.

Now as to what are the ends to be attained; there will be an attempt to compare and contrast the outstanding Shelleyan qualities which have been quite generally accepted with those of the Cymric Celts. But it is quite evident by the very limitation of time and space at our disposal, that the present treatment of style in the Celt and Shelley must be somewhat restricted.

Orientador: Daniela Mantarro Callipo / Banca: Álvaro Santos Simões Júnior / Banca: Maria Lúcia Dias Mendes / Resumo: Esta dissertação visa analisar a presença francesa nas crônicas de Lima Barreto (1881-1922) publicadas na revista Careta no período de 1915 a 1922. Por meio de citações e alusões disseminadas nos textos, o escritor exibe o estreito contato, mantido ao longo de toda a sua carreira, com as referências culturais originárias da França, relativas não apenas à literatura como também à filosofia, à história e demais áreas de interesse para o cronista. A citação e a alusão são definidas como práticas intertextuais que põem o "outro" em evidência, apontando ao mesmo tempo para um exterior (o texto outro) e para um interior (o texto novo) em que os elementos de empréstimo passam a participar, revitalizados, da construção de sentidos. Em Lima Barreto, como procuramos demonstrar, as marcas francesas ganham uma funcionalidade mais ampla e mesmo mais empenhada quando associadas aos procedimentos próprios da sátira. Por meio da ironia, da paródia, do rebaixamento e outros recursos próprios do fazer satírico, o escritor discute os problemas de seu tempo, afirmando-se, por sua postura contestatória em relação ao sistema predominante de crenças e valores instituídos, como voz dissonante em sua época. Para o estudo, foram selecionadas sete crônicas, que recobrem o período de colaboração do escritor no periódico e remetem a obras de quatro autores franceses: Bossuet (1627-1704), Voltaire (1694-1778), Brillat-Savarin (1755-1826) e Baudelaire (1821-1867). Explicitados os aspectos históricos e lite... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Resume: Cette dissertation vise à analyser la présence française dans les chroniques de Lima Barreto (1881-1922), publiées dans le magazine Careta dans la période de 1915 à 1922. Grâce à des citations et des allusions dispersées dans les textes, l'auteur montre le contact étroit maintenu tout au long de sa carrière avec les références culturelles originaires de France, relatives non seulement à la littérature et à la philosophie, mais aussi à l'histoire et à d'autres domaines d'intérêt pour le chroniqueur. La citation et l'allusion sont définies comme des pratiques intertextuelles qui mettent "l'autre" en évidence, en montrant en même temps un extérieur (le texte autre) et un intérieur (le nouveau texte), où les éléments empruntés commencent à participer, revitalisés, de la construction du sens. Chez Lima Barreto, comme nous essayons de démontrer, les marques françaises acquièrent une fonctionnalité plus large et encore plus engagée lorsque elles sont associées aux procedures propres de la satire. Par l'ironie, la parodie, l'avilissement et des autres ressources propres du satiriste, l'écrivain discute les problèmes de son temps, s'affirmant comme une voix dissonante dans son époque, en raison de sa position de défense contre le système de croyances et valeurs établies. Pour cette étude, nous avons selectionné sept chroniques couvrant la période de collaboration de l'écrivain dans le périodique et qui concernent les œuvres de quatre auteurs français: Bossuet (1627-1704), Voltaire (1694-1778), Brillat-Savarin (1755-1826) e Baudelaire (1821-1867). Une fois expliqués les aspects historiques et littéraires de la chronique, le travail de Lima Barreto dans la presse, en mettant l'accent sur la collaboration pour le magazine Careta, et les fondements théoriques basés sur la satire et le phénomène de l'intertextualité, nous avons... (Résumé complet accès életronique ci-dessous) / Mestre

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