Anjel Lertxundiren pertsonaien izenak
- 1 UCM
ISSN: 0582-6152
Year of publication: 2015
Volume: 49
Issue: 1-2
Pages: 229-254
Type: Article
More publications in: Anuario del Seminario de Filología Vasca Julio de Urquijo: International journal of basque linguistics and philology
Abstract
A Basque proverb literally says, «he who/that which has a name also has a being». This is literally advocated by Anjel Lertxundi, if bearing in mind the criteria used by this Basque writer when it comes to naming characters. As is the case with the rest of literary choices, Lertxundi provides his characters with a specific name only after a deep reflection. As a sign of his generosity, Lertxundi gives a detailed account of this particular writing process in his essays, lectures and press columns. These are valuable sources for the data and conclusions that will be fully explained throughout the article.