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Chess and the Game of Life: Jānis Ezeriņš' Novelette A Game of Chess.

Authors :
Kačāne, Ilze
Source :
Forum for World Literature Studies; Jun2024, Vol. 16 Issue 2, p197-216, 20p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The text is an analysis of the Latvian novelette "A Game of Chess" written by Jānis Ezeriņš in 1923. The author explores the themes and motifs present in the novelette, as well as its significance in Latvian literature. The analysis discusses the repetition and structure of the story, as well as its connections to other works of literature. The novelette is seen as a notable contribution to Latvian literature and is examined in the context of its time. [Extracted from the article]

Subjects

Subjects :
CHESS
IRONY
FICTION
TRANSLATORS
GAMES

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19498519
Volume :
16
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Forum for World Literature Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
178827351