Formalism 1 - Russian Formalism in Literature | An In-Depth Exploration

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📚 What's Inside:
Introduction to Formalism: We'll kick off our exploration with a brief overview of Formalism, a literary theory that emphasizes the form and structure of a literary work. Understanding the broader context is essential as we delve into the specifics of Russian Formalism.
The Birth of Russian Formalism: Discover the origins of Russian Formalism in the early 20th century and its revolutionary approach to literature. We'll explore how a group of Russian literary scholars sparked a literary renaissance.
Key Ideas of Russian Formalism: Russian Formalism introduced several groundbreaking concepts, such as defamiliarization (estrangement) and the literary device of "making strange." We'll delve into these ideas and their profound impact on the analysis of literature.
Russian Formalism's Legacy: We'll discuss the enduring legacy of Russian Formalism and how it has influenced not only literary criticism but also other fields such as linguistics and semiotics.
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Students of literature seeking an in-depth exploration of Russian Formalism and its importance in the world of literary theory.
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Anyone interested in the intellectual and cultural significance of literary theories.
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📌 Video Timestamps:
0:00 - What is Formalism?
02:42 - Russian Formalism
06:40 - Elements of Literature
07:42 - Defamiliarization
09:52 - High Culture
11:00 - Literature as Self-Contained
13:54 - Story vs Plot
17:14 - Literature and Aesthetics
18:45 - Meaning and/in the Text
23:21 - Conclusion
Thank you for joining us on this exploration of Russian Formalism, the bedrock of Formalism as a literary theory. "Formalism 1 - Russian Formalism in Literature | An In-Depth Exploration" is your gateway to a deeper understanding of the form and structure of literary works. Stay curious, keep reading, and keep questioning the world of words! 📖✒️
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Keep up the good job sir.

[@akingboyesunday3129]

Formalism privileges the plot, not the story. In other words, how something is being said is more important than what is being said. The school of Russian formalism gives credence to how language is structured uniquely to achieve literariness, not necessarily the contents. The form embodies the aesthetics that make literature what it is.
Well done sir. We are learning.

[@Lingrame]

Insightful 🔥