Divine Transcription of European History as Accident in Ignas Šeinius’ Satirical Novel Rejuvenation of Siegfried Immerselbe
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AbstractThe article based on the comparative principle seeks to introduce to a wide audience the unique novel by Lithuanian writer Ignas Šeinius Rejuvenation of Siegfried Immerselbe (1934), which mocks the ideology of the Third Reich. Its intertextuality fascinates – the story involves many popular “wandering plots” known in literature and myths. Šeinius goes into a dispute with the tradition of science fiction, argues with it and expands it by offering unexpected solutions. At the same time, the work raises global ideas, contemplates the course of human history and discusses its alternatives. The conclusion is that the novel has received too little attention and evaluation, which have resulted in its belated translation into English.Keywords: Lithuanian literature; intertextuality; science fiction; Nazi ideologyRésuméLa correction divine de l'histoire d'Europe, considérée comme le hasard dans le roman satyrique d'Ignas Šeinius Le Rajeunissement de Siegfried ImmerselbeCet article basé sur le principe comparatif cherche à présenter à un large public le roman unique de l'écrivain lituanien Ignas Šeinius Le rajeunissement de Siegfried Immerselbe (1934), qui se moque de l'idéologie du troisième Reich. Son intertextualité fascine - l'histoire comprend de nombreuses «intrigues errantes» populaires connues dans la littérature et les mythes. Šeinius se dispute avec la tradition de la science-fiction, la conteste et l'élargit en proposant des solutions inattendues. Dans le même temps, le travail soulève des idées globales, examine le cours de l'histoire humaine et discute de ses alternatives. La conclusion est que le roman a reçu trop peu d'attention et d'évaluation pour une traduction tardive en anglais.Mots-clés : littérature lituanienne ; intertextualité ; science-fiction ; idéologie nazieReferences
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Šeinius, Ignas. 1965. Rejuvenation of Siegfried Immerselbe. Translated by Albinas Baranauskas. New York: Manyland Books.
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