480090 PS Introductory Seminar on Bulgarian Literature (2020W)

For this proseminar, the lyrical/philosophical fragment is preferred because of its synthetic laconism and enormous power of expression. The fragments of Atanas Dalchev written in prose are more than suitable for "beginners" in Bulgarian literary history: they create very concrete ideas about the processes and generational conflicts in Bulgarian literature, about the leading and declining trends in literary development, about the strange author figures and above all – about the relationship, the reference, the aesthetic choices of Dalchev in the midst of literary groups. On the other hand, his poetic fragments are a good school for beginners and advanced students of the Bulgarian language: one gains new language skills through the context of cultural debate and through the purposeful use of language. Often, the author himself deals with the use of language and offers a deeper insight into the development of poetic language, as well as into his own mode of expression. Daltschev's style is matter-of-fact, punctual, without embellishment, with simple syntax - the author relies on his accessibility to the readers.
The Proseminar will be held on site.