Scholarly Article
Figure of Žrec in Dežman's Ljutovid
Brunčić, Dubravka
2013-01-01 · Poznańskie Studia Slawistyczne · Adam Mickiewicz University Poznan
Abstract
This article analyses a construction of figure of žrec in the introductory canto of historical epic Ljutovid written by Croatian romantic writer Ivan Dežman. Žrec is a religious-magical figure which comprises functions of priest, prophet and magician. By applying reviewed readings of Austin's speech acts theory, the article focuses on the performative dimension of žrec's prophetic utterances, different types of prophetic speech and their effects of national integration.
Keywords
discourse, magic, performative, Croatian epics, Ivan Dežman
Citation Details
Poznańskie Studia Slawistyczne