Peter Karvaš in the Context of Existentialism

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34739/clit.2021.15.15

Keywords:

existentialism, Karvaš, figure, war, border situation

Abstract

The article reflects dramatic work of Peter Karvaš in the context of existentialist philosophy. It points to the connection between the social situation and the author´s topic choice, emotional engagement and approach to characters. In the article the author defines the basic features of existentialist philosophy in the work of Peter Karvaš providing analysis of selected extracts. In particular the article deals with the issue of how male characters react to the same situation and their motives behind the reaction. The article also reveals subjective view of Karvaš on social events and their impact on people and Karvaš himself.

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Published

2021-11-03

How to Cite

Panáčková, L. . (2021). Peter Karvaš in the Context of Existentialism. Conversatoria Litteraria, 15(XV). https://doi.org/10.34739/clit.2021.15.15

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