Scholarly Article
Journalistic Discours of A.G. Matoš - from Style to Political Imagery
Beck, Boris
2014-01-01 · Poznańskie Studia Slawistyczne · Adam Mickiewicz University Poznan
Abstract
In the newspaper articles and feuilltons, Antun Gustav Matoš uses a variety of procedures analogous to his artistic creation and develops a rich figuration and characteristic irony. The journalistic discourse constructed in that way consistently creates political and social imaginary which confirms oppositions: nationally/internationally, individual/collective, tradition/modernity and Croat/Serb, where the author clearly states his preference. Although Matoš consistently promote Starčevićʼs heritage, liberalism and individualism, he does not simply convey a political message, but adds meaning to agitation, which boosts its suggestivness, but also causes that it becomes relative.
Keywords
figuration, irony, political imaginary, liberalism, revolution, nation, body
Citation Details
Poznańskie Studia Slawistyczne, pp. 37-48