văn phái
Definition
- Noun:
- Literary school: A group of writers, poets, or critics who share a common set of aesthetic principles, styles, or thematic concerns, forming a distinct movement or trend within a literature.
- Literary faction: A specific, often historically recognized, group or movement in literature characterized by a shared philosophy or technique.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Văn phái lãng mạn có ảnh hưởng lớn ở Việt Nam đầu thế kỷ 20. (The romantic literary school had great influence in Vietnam in the early 20th century.)
- Ông ấy nghiên cứu về các văn phái khác nhau trong văn học Trung Quốc. (He researches different literary schools in Chinese literature.)
- Tác phẩm của bà thuộc về văn phái hiện thực. (Her work belongs to the realist literary school.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in literary history and criticism to categorize and discuss groups of writers from a specific period or tradition.
- It can be used comparatively to discuss the influence or conflict between different movements.
- Sự đối lập giữa văn phái cổ điển và văn phái lãng mạn. (The opposition between the classical and romantic literary schools.)
Variants and Related Words
- Trường phái văn học: This is a more common and modern synonym for "literary school" or "literary movement."
- Trường phái văn học hiện thực phê phán. (The critical realist literary movement.)
Synonyms
- Literary school: A group of authors sharing common stylistic or philosophical approaches.
- Literary movement: A trend or wave in literature with shared characteristics.
- Literary faction: A subgroup within a literary tradition.
Notes on Usage
- "Văn phái" is a term found more in formal, academic, or historical contexts rather than in everyday conversation. It is considered somewhat rare or classical.
- When discussing modern literature, the term "trường phái văn học" is generally preferred.
- The word is typically modified by an adjective specifying the type of school (e.g., - romantic, - realist, - classical).