0617857 - ÚČL 2025 RIV IT eng J - Journal Article
Sládek, Ondřej
Czech Structuralists on Rhythm in Epic Literature.
Enthymema. neuveden, č. 36 (2024), s. 88-98. ISSN 2037-2426. E-ISSN 2037-2426
R&D Projects: GA ČR(CZ) GA23-07318S
Research Infrastructure: CLB III - 90243
Institutional support: RVO:68378068
Keywords : Czech Structuralism * Jan Mukařovský * Structural Analysis * Rhythm * Epic Literature
OECD category: Specific literatures
Impact factor: 0.1, year: 2023
Method of publishing: Open access
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https://riviste.unimi.it/index.php/enthymema/article/view/26850DOI: https://doi.org/10.54103/2037-2426/26850

Czech structuralism is intrinsically associated to the Prague Linguistic Circle (or Prague School), yet it also evolved independently of this institution during the 20th century. The theoretical and methodological legacy of Czech structuralism can be examined through the ways in which certain Czech scholars addressed the issue of rhythm in epic literature. This study aims to provide a concise introduction and overview of the most significant contributions of Czech structuralists to this topic. The study focuses on the ideas of Vilém Mathesius, Jan Mukařovský, Felix Vodička, Miroslav Červenka and Milan Jankovič. At the core of the study lies an analysis of Jan Mukařovský’s conception, particularly his efforts to develop a systematic framework for narrative research in his university lectures. The paper concludes with a summary of the main approaches of Czech structuralists to rhythm in epic literature and a reflection on the influence of innovative terms and concepts introduced by Miroslav Červenka and Milan Jankovič – such as rhythmic focus, rhythmic vocabulary, and stream – on subsequent developments in this field.
Permanent Link: https://hdl.handle.net/11104/0364706