Psychological novel in children’s literature
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https://doi.org/10.56294/sctconf20241089Keywords:
Character, Motif, Tragedy, Historical and Political Context, Interpretation of Texts, Spiritual State of the ReaderAbstract
Introduction: psychological novels are numerous in Kosovo’s children’s literature, so their study is essential, given the circumstances of their creation and their impact on the formation of a new generation.
Objective: to investigate the development of such novels, considering the experiences and specificities of authors from Kosovo.
Methods: the study used a combination of methods, including sociological, formal, structural, synthesis and literary analysis.
Development: the origin of the authors of the texts for children was considered, which ultimately reflected not only their professional qualities but also their ones. Various historical circumstances, including the war in Kosovo in the 1990s, were interpreted in the course of the study, which ultimately contributed to a comprehensive analysis of the works. The nature of the relationship between different generations is studied in the example of a grandfather and grandson, which determined the importance of the process of communication between the older and younger generations. The concepts of “tragedy” and “pain” within the framework of psychological novels in children’s literature are considered, which in conclusion demonstrates the close interdependence of the complex historical and political situation in Kosovo and the cultural segment of the country.
Conclusions: this study provides valuable insights into how psychological themes in children’s novels from Kosovo impact readers, offering a nuanced understanding of their role in shaping young personalities
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