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Abstract

This paper explores the usage of metaphors of light and darkness in E. T. A. Hoffmann's short story "Mademoiselle de Scudéri". Being a romantic work, the story uses in an extensive way symbols connected with light and darkness which are dealt with in the following. Firstly, the focus is on the general description of light in narration before these techniques are applied to Hoffmann's short story. The next sections investigate the age of enlightenment and the semantic field of stars. Furthermore, different attitudes towards some artistic products, and especially René Cardillac's gold work, are treated with respect to the metaphor of light. The final part of this paper looks at the role of eyes and the protagonist's ability to perceive the truth. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]

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Title
DIE VERWENDUNG DER LICHTMETAPHORIK IN E. T. A. HOFFMANNS DAS FRÄULEIN VON SCUDERI
Author
Derinöz, Erdal
Pages
135-147,200
Publication year
2011
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Universitatea de Stat "Alecu Russo" din, Balti
ISSN
18574149
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
1010409422
Copyright
Copyright Universitatea de Stat "Alecu Russo" din Balti 2011