A review and an analysis of story elements in rewriting several Golestan's stories for children

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 PHD Student of Persian language and Literature of Shiraz University, Shiraz , Iran

2 Prof Of Persian Language & Literature of Shiraz University

10.22099/jcls.2023.46824.1977

Abstract

One of the most prolific writers in the field of rewriting ancient literary texts is Mrs. Mozhgan Sheikhi, who has rewritten a number of stories for children such as Golestan, Bostan, Kalileh and Damaneh, Qaboos Nameh,Mantiq-ut-Tayr,etc. This article examines the structure of this author's rewritten stories from Golestan Saadi's six children's stories and compares them with the original text using a descriptive-analytical method and using library information collection tools. The findings of the research show that there is no noticeable change in the general framework of the work, but the range of rewritings has become wider than the original text. Describing the performance and appearance of the characters, increasing the dialogues, and in some cases, internal expression is among the rewriting techniques to make the story more interesting. The tone of the dialogue has changed from literary and poetic to a simple tone that matches the characters to some extent. The point of view in all rewritten texts is the omniscient narrator. In some stories, rewriting brought the point of view closer to the dramatic point of view, but did not change the content and theme. Sheikhi was not innovative in naming people and used common names in the original text. The language in the transcript is simple and formal. But sometimes difficult words, long sentences, incorrect omissions, and excessive use of the conjunction "and" between sentences have harmed the simplicity and fluency of the text. In all the stories, common terms and ironies are used significantly, some of which are incomprehensible and difficult for the target audience. Although the rewriter has sometimes achieved success in rewriting the work, there is a need for his rewrites to approach Saadi's artistic subtleties and tricks..

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  • Receive Date: 14 February 2023
  • Revise Date: 01 May 2023
  • Accept Date: 10 June 2023

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