Introduction aux formes et raisons de la diversité Rom roumaine
Wallâda have been publishing literary works by gypsy authors for twenty-five years. This has been a long process strewn with many unexpected obstacles. After outlining the history of Romani publications in France, the author describes how this unusual speciality developed at Wallâda and the specific...
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| Aineistotyyppi: | Article ou chapitre numérique |
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2009
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| Linkit: | Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM |
| Yhteenveto: | Wallâda have been publishing literary works by gypsy authors for twenty-five years. This has been a long process strewn with many unexpected obstacles. After outlining the history of Romani publications in France, the author describes how this unusual speciality developed at Wallâda and the specific problems involved, such as deciding what types of content to favour, what authors to select, what manuscripts need to be revised and what criteria should be adopted for all these purposes. In a culture steeped in the oral tradition, the risks and limitations of the written word should not be underestimated. Then there are technical problems focusing on the publishing methods, the financial logistics, the legal issues involved and the most suitable methods of distribution. The idea has arisen that it might be worth encouraging the authors themselves to play a more prominent part in the publication of their literary heritage, via special Awards, Writers’ Associations, etc. Another point which has emerged is the multinational vocation of Romani writings in the current context, where translations and exchanges of all kinds are taking place between countries. The European Romani Library project launched in 2001 and the Cologne Charter augur well for the future of this innovative literary branch, the specificities of which are only just beginning to be charted. There has been a recent move to standardise the living Romani language common to all these works, which should serve to federate the scattered members of the gypsy community. This may be a utopic idea, but utopias can have dynamic effects. All these complex, constantly changing parameters have to be taken into account. Another idea might be to invite Romani writers to attend international meetings so that they no longer remain on the literary sidelines and will be encouraged to pursue their creative efforts and acquire the recognition and status they deserve. |
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