Mrštíkova Paní Urbanová teoretická východiska realismu v dramatické praxi
Mrštík’s Paní Urbanová (Mrs Urbanová) The theoretical foundations of realism in dramatic practice

Summary/Abstract: Vilém Mrštík wrote his dramatic debut Paní Urbanová at a time of polemics overrealism in which he participated intensively. Of major significance is his essayO realismu v dramatickém umění (1887) in which he defines the key principles of realisticdrama. The article thus considers both Mrštík’s texts in complementarity and traceshow the theoretical postulates were embodied in an artistic text. The comparisonshows that Paní Urbanová diverges from Mrštík’s theoretical premises in practicallyall key aspects to varying degrees. This is particularly apparent in the characters andthe heterogeneity of dramatic effects. Despite its failure on the stage, the significanceof Paní Urbanová lies precisely in its contribution to contemporary debates on realismin drama. Together with Mrštík’s theoretical essays, it represents a unique attempt tointroduce new requirements on a dramatic piece into the Czech environment.

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