The Verse Novel and the Question of Genre

Cadden, Mike

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“…Ääni (voice) on paitsi säeromaania oleellisesti määrittävä käsite (Alexander 2005;Cadden 2011) myös keskeinen kertomusteoreettinen konsepti. Susan S. Lanser (2018, 926) on todennut, että teoreettisena käsitteenä ääni on jo itsessään potentiaalisesti queer, sillä käsitettä käytetään useimmiten metaforisessa merkityksessä.…”

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Marttinen

2024

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Artikkelissani tarkastelen proosan ja runouden konventioita yhdistelevän säeromaanin ja queerin yhtymäkohtia kertojuuden, tilallisuuden ja affektiivisuuden näkökulmista. Tutkimuksellinen viitekehykseni nojaa kertomuksenteoriaan mutta hyödynnän luennassani myös multimodaalista stilistiikkaa ja affektitutkimusta. Analysoin artikkelissani kahta suomalaista nuorille ja nuorille aikuisille suunnattua säeromaania. Dess Terentjevan Ihana (2021) käsittelee Terentjevan muiden säeromaanien tapaan sukupuolen ja seksuaalisen moninaisuuteen sekä vähemmistöihin kuulumiseen liittyviä teemoja. Pintapuolisesti epäsuoremmin queer-tematiikkaan kytkeytyvä Kirsti Kurosen Merikki (2019) käsittelee minuuden ja identiteetin rakentumista ja hajoamista kerronnallisesti ja rakenteellisesti oivaltavalla tavalla, joka perustelee queer-näkökulman soveltamista teokseen. Artikkelissani kysyn, kuinka säeromaanille ominaiset kerronnalliset ja muodolliset keinot rakentavat kertomusta ja sen ilmentämää tematiikkaa. Millä tavoin tematiikka voi konkretisoitua tekstin asettelussa ja typografisissa ratkaisuissa? Millaista affektiivisuutta säeromaanin pelkistetty mutta merkityksiltään tiivis ilmaisu tuottaa? Voiko eri kirjallisuudenlajien konventioita yhdistelevän muodon ymmärtää itsessään queerina? Avainsanat: säeromaani; narratologia; kertoja; tilallisuus; affektiivisuus; Kirsti Kuronen; Dess Terentjeva Abstract In this article, I examine the intersections of queerness and the verse novel, a literary form that combines conventions from prose and poetry, focusing on narrative voice, spatiality, and affectivity. My theoretical framework is based on narrative theory, but I also utilize multimodal stylistics and affect studies. I examine two Finnish young adult verse novels. Dess Terentjeva’s Ihana (2021, “Gorgeous”), like Terentjeva’s other verse novels, addresses themes related to gender and sexual diversity and minorities. Kirsti Kuronen’s Merikki (2019), which is superficially less directly connected to queer thematics, explores the construction and deconstruction of selfhood and identity in both narratively and formally insightful ways that justifies the application of the queer perspective to Kuronen’s novel. In my article, I ask how the narrative and formal techniques of the verse novel construct the narrative as a whole and its themes. In what ways can the themes be concretized in the text’s layout and typographical choices? What kind of affectivity does verse novel’s concise yet complex narration produce? Can a form that combines conventions of different literary genres be understood as queer in itself? Keywords: verse novel; narratology; narrative voice; spatiality; affectivity; Kirsti Kuronen; Dess Terentjeva

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“…Verse Novels have thus been extensively described as useful materials for today's classroom (Angel, 2004;Cadden, 2011;Campbell, 2004;Gallo, 2006;Leiper-Estabrooks, 2011;Napoli & Ritholz, 2009;Rose, 2012;Scales, n.d.;Schneider, 2004Schneider, , 2012Vardell, 2014). Verse novels are discussed in particular as supports for English literacy classes (Angel, 2004;Cadden, 2011;Campbell, 2004;Leiper-Estabrooks, 2011;Napoli & Ritholz, 2009;Rose, 2012;Scales, n.d.;Schneider, 2004), and also in relation to social justice topics in the classroom (Vardell, 2014).…”

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“…One reason for the popularity of verse novels in the field of Education, according to professional discussions, relates to their unique form in verse (Angel, 2004;Cadden, 2011;Scales, n.d.;Schneider, 2004), which makes verse novels not only materials for poetry learning, but also offers an engaging form of story in order to develop students' imaginations. In terms of the use of verse novels, Angel (2004) and Scales (n.d.) suggest that teachers can employ verse novels to introduce poetry studies.…”

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“…According to Cadden (2011), the uniqueness in verse novels is that novels in verse offer a connection among three different genres: drama, poetry, and novels, although this view may be problematic when we consider how many texts in addition to verse novels blend all of the above. Nevertheless, as Cadden notes, verse novels may be a powerful way for students to develop understanding and comprehension of different genres, assisting appreciation of contemporary literature that involves multiple genres or media.…”

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Patterns and Trends in Contemporary Canadian Verse-Novels for Young People

Brenna

Liu

Wang

2017

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This qualitative content analysis identified patterns and trends in a contemporary set of Canadian verse-novels for young people. Twenty-two books were located in our search for titles published between 1995 and 2016, and many of these emerged as award-winners in various contexts including the Governor General's Award for children's literature (text). Dresang's notion of Radical Change, adapted for this interrogation, illuminated particular elements of these societal artifacts worthy of notice. In particular, the verse-novel form seems to be on the rise for young Canadian audiences, with predominantly female authors offering texts that range from realistic fiction (most common) to historical fiction and fantasy (least common), in first-person presenttense narratives that generally feature teenage protagonists. Readability conventions noted include various types of headings, strategic use of fonts and stanzas, and the inclusion of additional information that supports deep comprehension of the subject matter. While studies have occurred regarding other textual forms or formats in relation to reader response, specific work with the verse-novel and its use with struggling and reluctant readers is very limited, with professional articles appearing in place of research-oriented discussions. In the current study, scrutiny of available verse-novels is an important contribution as our findings may open a door for further exploration of these resources with participants in classroom settings. Implications for further research with students in schools are discussed in detail. IntroductionVerse-novels, a form evolving from classic texts such as Homer's Illiad, are advancing as poetic narratives within the field of children's and young adult literature. We define the verse novel as a book-length story in poetry format and, judging from the 22 contemporary Canadian titles interrogated in this current research study, verse novels are managing to present rich and powerful stories in succinct ways. Van Sickle (2006) identifies three subcategories within this emerging genre: the poetic singular voice, the dramatic monologue, and the multiple voice, and each one carries expectations that may relate to the creation, readability, and evaluation of verse novels. Alexander (2005) provides an overview of the publishing history of verse novels and spotlights the manner in which verse novels are generally presented in short sections, each with its own heading or title that is sometimes the name of the character if multiple voices are present. Because of the visual and immediate language-not exclusive to verse-novels, certainly, but commonverse-novels are often strong choices for reading aloud and this, combined with their potential for

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Contemporary Poetry for Children

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2022

A Companion to Children's Literature

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