Cadernos de Pós-Graduação em Letras

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2025-08-28T11:02:13-03:00

Páginas iniciais

2025-08-28T10:23:08-03:00

I WILL BE YOUR MIRROR

2025-01-13T16:36:17-03:00

This article proposes a critical analysis of the relationship between literary reflection and subjectivity in the age of simulacra, drawing from the theories of Jean Baudrillard and György Lukács. While Lukács advocates for a realism that critically and comprehensively reflects social reality, contemporary art, represented here by Hal Foster’s traumatic realism, addresses the fragmentation and desubjectification resulting from advanced capitalism and consumer society. By analyzing the poem First, My Motorola by Alexandra Numerov and the novella Men in the Sun by Ghassan Kanafani, it is argued that contemporary literary reflection no longer seeks organicity but instead reveals the deformities and ruins of fragmented subjective experience.

Amor transformador e redentor: reflexões intergenéricas em torno do mito Cupido e Psiquê

2025-01-08T15:46:40-03:00

The main purpose of this article is to analyze the intertextual relationships between the classical myth of Cupid and Psyche by Apuleius, the fairy tale “Beauty and the Beast” by Madame de Beaumont, and the animated cinematic adaptation by Disney, Beauty and the Beast (1991). It is observed how these narratives share universal themes, but also reflect the concerns and values of their respective eras. By examining these literary works together, the aim is to understand how myths and fairy tales are constantly reimagined and reinvented over time. The analysis reveals how these stories share common themes and motifs, while also highlighting their cultural and temporal distinctions.

Memes

2025-03-24T16:04:27-03:00

The general objective of this article is to characterize the new language phenomenon known as meme and specific objectives such as its interpretation, construction of meaning and its impact on the analysis of intertextuality in communication. Defining its origin, establishing a relationship with textual genres, its intertextuality, and its applicability in the classroom as a means of communication. The methodology used was a bibliographic survey on the topic to understand how the main scholars approach this topic. The article presents the introduction of what has been discussed, the definition and origin of the meme and theoretical framework (Koch, 2019), (Dawkins, 1979), (Porto, 2018) among others cited. About textual genre, intertextuality, media, and the use of meme in the classroom using the authors Schifman (2014), Marcuschi (2003), Bakhtin, (2003).

Editoral

2025-08-28T10:49:02-03:00

The narrative function of Ulysses in the Odyssey:

2025-03-17T23:54:46-03:00

Cantos IX to XII of the Odyssey, a Greek work attributed to Homer, has as its narrator its protagonist, Ulysses, who presents part of his adventures across the seas. The encounter with several creatures, described during this section of the epic, is extremely important for us to understand the pattern of “human” and “civilized” in the work, ideals that are largely dictated by the context of its production and the oral tradition by which it passed until its fixation. Such analysis allows us to further understand the social function of Homeric productions, as well as the aedos, responsible for transmitting it.

O mito de Eros e Psiquê na obra East, de Edith Pattou

2025-03-24T15:44:09-03:00

Much of the literary production has been carried out through the reuse of ancient, classical and mythological texts. Among the sources of inspiration, the myth of Eros and Psyche has been used repeatedly to expose the importance of regret, trust between lovers, and the search for redemption. This article analyzes the children's book East by the American writer Edith Pattou. The main objective of this analysis was to identify the elements of the mythical narrative of Eros and Psyche used in the construction of the modern novel by Edith Pattou, using, as a theoretical basis, texts about comparative literature, intertextuality and mythology studies.

O mar de Sophia: encontro entre tempo mítico e presente em “Ítaca” e “O rei de Ítaca”

2025-03-31T15:32:06-03:00

This article explores the dimensions of classical mythology, the estrangement with the modern world, and the search for the deeper essence of humanity in the verses of the Portuguese poet Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen. The analysis of the poems “Ítaca” and “O Rei de Ítaca” highlights the sea as a dominant symbol and the Greek hero as an exemplary figure. Sophia’s ultimate aim seems to be the reimagining of the classical myth: following Homeric influences, embracing the natural vastness of the sea breeze, and surrendering to a profound meditation on the origins of the world and the human condition. Imbued with an Ulissian spirit, her poetry revives the myth while immersing itself in the nostalgia of times never lived.

A leitura de clássicos nas aulas de língua portuguesa

2025-03-31T15:36:08-03:00

This article points out some relevant aspects and needs regarding the practice of the act of reading. Engaging in readings, especially classic literary readings, which can occur through poems, short stories, novels, and/or fables within Portuguese language classes, emphasizing a more aesthetic approach where the reader can appreciate, be moved, interact with, and recognize themselves within the texts through their themes, characters, and stories. The observations are based on some readings and statements from scholars in the fields of language and literature, aiming not only for a pragmatic result but also a continuous process of learning, reflection, and critical thinking.

Between dementors and patronus:

2025-04-07T16:24:58-03:00

This article investigates the reactivation of the myth of Orpheus in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Rowling, 2000), the third volume of the saga by British author J. K. Rowling. It is hypothesized that the novel reworks the Orphic archetype through elements such as memory, pain, and sacrifice, proposing a new ethic of heroism in which salvation arises from inner strength and emotional bonds. The methodological approach is qualitative and interpretative, based on comparative analysis. Finally, it is argued that, by casting the Patronus charm, Harry Potter resignifies the Orphic lyre, transforming his pain into an act of resistance against self-erasure and memory into a source of symbolic power.

Da tragédia à novela-poema: um diálogo em expansão

2025-04-07T16:26:32-03:00

O presente artigo investiga o tema do sacrifício na novela-poema Os velhos também querem viver (2015), de Gonçalo M. Tavares, uma releitura da tragédia Alceste, de Eurípides, com o propósito de compreender o ato sacrificial, como exclusão de si por um bem maior, além de estabelecer conexões entre as obras e questionar sua eficácia na vida prática. Os textos, ainda que de gêneros diferentes – sendo uma novela-poema e um trágico –, baseiam-se em um mesmo episódio, porém, em períodos historicamente distintos, Gonçalo M. Tavares, no final do século XX, e Eurípides no séc. V a.C., período moderno e clássico.

The Construction of Persuasion in the Letter ‘Helen to Paris’ in Ovid’s Heroides

2025-04-09T15:48:55-03:00

This article aims to investigate the construction of argumentative dimension in a classical Latin text, drawing on concepts from Linguistics, Semiotics, and Rhetoric. The focus is on analyzing the argumentative mechanisms present in Letter XVII of Ovid’s Heroides, highlighting how they contribute to the character’s persuasive strategy. Through the analysis of selected excerpts, the study seeks to understand how rhetorical resources are articulated in the discourse to produce specific effects of meaning.

AENEAS’ DEPARTURE AND TEMPORALIZATION’S PERSUASIVE EFFECTS IN THE LETTER “DIDO TO AENEAS” (OVID, HEROIDES, VII)

2025-04-14T16:13:16-03:00

The article presents a Semiotic approach to the classical text, examining a possible application of Semiotic theory in the field of Classical Studies. This discussion of Letter VII (Heroides, by Ovid), begins with the temporal localization and duration, both temporalization procedures in the semiotic structure of the text, of the episode Aeneas and his companions’ departure from Carthage, also considering the other mechanisms and procedures that compose the Discursive Level of the Generative Process. Starting with the opening verses of the Latin text, the rhythm of the narration and its meaning effects for the construction of persuasion are discussed.

A leitura como forma de cura: uma analogia entre o engajamento com os clássicos e a prática terapêutica

2025-04-14T16:12:16-03:00

Este artigo propõe uma analogia entre a leitura de obras literárias clássicas – caracterizadas por sua abertura interpretativa e inesgotabilidade – e a prática terapêutica, especialmente conforme delineada pelas abordagens de Carl Rogers e Carl Gustav Jung. Partindo da ideia de que tanto o texto clássico quanto a relação terapêutica instauram um espaço de indeterminação, argumenta-se que ambos favorecem a emergência de um diálogo entre o sujeito e o seu potencial inconsciente, que é projetado sobre essa indeterminação. Para realizar tal tarefa, o artigo é seccionado em três partes. Na primeira, com a ajuda de Bakhtin, explora-se brevemente o fenômeno do não fechamento e da inesgotabilidade da obra. Na segunda, partindo da filosofia existencialista de Martin Buber, descreve-se o fenômeno do não fechamento em si. Constrói-se aqui uma ponte entre o leitor e a obra, já que o não fechamento é um ingrediente que deve necessariamente estar presente tanto na obra clássica quanto na terapia rogeriana e junguiana. Na terceira parte, por fim, explora-se o efeito curativo que o não fechamento pode ter, no relacionamento terapêutico. As considerações finais são dedicadas à conexão dos pontos da analogia que nos propomos a traçar – ligando escritor e terapeuta, obra polifônica e relacionamento analítico, terapeuta e analisando (doravante denominado cliente) e, por fim, o potencial inconsciente ainda não realizado presente em ambos – no intuito de demonstrar um paralelo entre os efeitos da terapia e da leitura dos clássicos.

The Iliad in the 21st Century

2025-04-29T15:11:22-03:00

This article examines the contemporary reception of Homer, as exemplified by Madeline Miller’s novel The Song of Achilles (2012) and fanfiction works based on the Iliad, with the aim of understanding what is distinctive about 21st-century engagements with classical texts. The theoretical framework draws on Charles Martindale’s Classical Reception studies, Julia Kristeva’s Intertextuality theory, and Alexandra Edwards’ research on fanfiction. Through an analysis of Miller’s novel and selected fanfiction, the study demonstrates the enduring public interest in classical culture and the rise of participatory culture, which actively interacts with the canon, keeping it perpetually relevant.

When did we speak the truth?

2025-04-29T15:11:17-03:00

The truth, at first glance, may seem obvious, but the informational disturbances of our time, for example, fabricated news or the misuse of truthful information, lead us to question the state of truth in contemporary times, or in other terms, the question of post-truth. This article aims to think about this situation by looking back at the disputes between Greek philosophers and sophists in the 5th century B.C.E., focusing on the sophists' conception of the world. The proposed solution is a multiple concept of truth that takes into account the specificities of each area of knowledge developed by human beings.

O culto dionisíaco em The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)

2025-04-29T15:11:10-03:00

Dioniso é uma potência na cultura grega, potência esta que atravessou o tempo, saindo da Grécia Antiga e chegando até nós. O caráter dionisíaco entrou para a cultura pop em mídias diversas, como o cinema e a música. É o caso de The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), que em seu personagem principal tem uma releitura do Dioniso em As Bacantes (Eurípides, 2021). Buscamos, portanto, analisar os elementos do culto dionisíaco presentes no filme.

A construção da Jornada da Heróina na estrutura narrativa do romance juvenil Coraline, de Neil Gaiman

2025-04-14T15:51:07-03:00

This article proposes an analysis of Coraline (2003), by Neil Gaiman, focusing on the narrative structure of the novel through the theoretical framework established by Jungian analyst Maureen Murdock, based on the concept of the Heroine’s Journey. By highlighting the structural interconnections between the narrative and the stages of the Heroine’s Journey, this study aims to examine the novel’s narrative architecture, while also emphasizing the relevance of the dialogue between different fields of knowledge – the Literary Theory and the Analytical Psychology – in order to achieve a broader understanding of the literary corpus and to expand the horizons of artistic creation and analysis.