Rewriting "Palangos Juzė"

Why might Motiejus Kazimieras Valančius's didactic novella "Palangos Juzė" be relevant to a modern person? The work was written in the second half of the 19th century and describes specific regions of Lithuania, people's daily lives and customs, and provides a wealth of ethnographic and folkloric material – the narrative is interwoven with lyrics of songs and hymns, and descriptions of youth games. Nevertheless, "Palangos Juzė" resembles adventure or travel literature, and according to Professor Brigita Speičytė, the novella also has features characteristic of a bildungsroman, as one can discern the protagonist's maturation and separation from his parents' home. On Sunday, November 15, at 1:00 PM, we invite you to a creative workshop. Participants will be invited to play with the text of "Palangos Juzė" – to try rewriting a chosen excerpt from the novella (changing the language style, character traits, plot progression, etc.) so that the text becomes attractive and understandable to today's society and youth. A discussion among participants is planned after the creative task. The workshop will be led by the museum's event organizer and literary scholar Agnė Cesiulė. Duration – 3 hours Admission is free, but registration is required via email at komunikacija@maironiomuziejus.lt It is recommended to arrive having read the novella "Palangos Juzė" or being familiar with the book's plot and narrative form.

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