An Essay On Realism In Georgian Dramaturgy (Ilia Chavchavadze)
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- Authors
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Marina Topuria
Sokhumi State University, Doctoral Student
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- Keywords:
- Dramaturgical narrative, realism, Ilia Chavchavadze, Georgian theatre, literary criticism, dramaturgy, aesthetics
- Abstract
- This article examines the essayistic interpretation of dramaturgical narrative within the framework of the literary school of realism, focusing on the publicistic writings of the prominent Georgian writers and thinkers Ilia Chavchavadze and Akaki Tsereteli. The study analyzes their reflections on dramaturgy expressed in journalistic essays and critical writings, where issues of dramatic art, theatrical aesthetics, and the principles of dramaturgical narrative receive considerable attention. Particular emphasis is placed on Chavchavadze’s critical essays devoted to Georgian theatre, in which he evaluates dramatic texts, stage performances, and the professional responsibilities of playwrights, actors, and theatre critics. The research reveals Chavchavadze’s understanding of dramaturgy as a complex artistic form that must reflect the inner life of the human soul and embody profound emotional and moral conflicts. Special attention is given to his views on character typology, the stylistic distinctions between dramatic genres, the ethical function of comedy, and the aesthetic unity of laughter and tears. The article also examines his critique of translated dramatic works and his reflections on the necessity of original national dramaturgy. Through textual analysis of Chavchavadze’s essays and reviews, the study demonstrates that his dramaturgical concepts combine literary criticism, aesthetic philosophy, and cultural reflection. The research contributes to a deeper understanding of Georgian realist literary thought and highlights the significance of Chavchavadze’s ideas for the theory of dramaturgical narrative and theatrical art.
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