Open AccessA Romantic Flower in the Era of Critical Realism
Author(s) -
Yuxuan Yuan,
Jirong Shen
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of contemporary educational research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2208-8474
pISSN - 2208-8466
DOI - 10.26689/jcer.v5i10.2599
Subject(s) - romance , charm (quantum number) , romanticism , realism , tone (literature) , literature , art , critical realism (philosophy of perception) , aesthetics , art history , physics , quantum mechanics
Most of Mark Twain’s works criticize reality in a humorous but sharp tone. However, The Diaries of Adam and Eve, which was published in his later life, depicts the wonderful life of a man and a woman, narrating a touching love story. This article analyzes this unique piece of work from the angle of romanticism, highlighting its charm.