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Welcome! A few years ago, I discovered an application that artists employ in their works to bring cultural awareness to their audiences. Having discerned this semiotic theory that applies to literature, music, art, film, and the media, I have devoted the blog,Theory of Iconic Realism to explore this theory. The link to the publisher of my book is below. If you or your university would like a copy of this book for your library or if you would like to review it for a scholarly journal, please contact the Edwin Mellen Press at the link listed below. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Announcements

I will present or have presented research on Sydney Owenson (Lady Morgan) or my semiotic theory of iconic realism at the following location(s):

2023-2025: I will be researching and writing my third book on iconic realism.

April 2022: American Conference for Irish Studies, virtual event: (This paper did not discuss Sydney Owenson.) "It’s in the Air: James Joyce’s Demonstration of Cognitive Dissonance through Iconic Realism in His Novel, Ulysses"

October, 2021: Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT: "Sydney Owenson’s use of sociolinguistics and iconic realism to defend marginalized communities in 19th century Ireland"

March, 2021: Lenoir-Rhyne University, Hickory, North Carolina: "Sydney Owenson (Lady Morgan): A Nineteenth Century Advocate for Positive Change through Creative Vision"

October, 2019: Elms College, Chicopee, Massachusetts: "A Declaration of Independence: Dissolving Sociolinguistic Borders in the Literature of Sydney Owenson (Lady Morgan)"

05 May, 2025

Always Looking Up

  An angel hovers over my house in the calm sky. 

'Morning' Recitative
(from my operetta, Luminescence)

A graceful breeze embraces feathered wings 
of russet, crimson and blue.
They touch extended branches of clustered trees.
Selected boughs move in a synchronized dance
to brushed rhythms
of these singing birds in flight.
Desire reigns gloriously in this place
as passion prepares for another day 
of feeling 
the buoyancy.

© Jeanne I. Lakatos
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11 comments:

  1. Mary27 August 2011 at 08:07

    Very intricately written, Jean. Beautiful birds in flight one can indeed see when one is looking up. Stay safe this weekend!

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  2. Mary27 August 2011 at 08:12

    "Jeanne" (sp), I meant! Sorry.

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  3. Dr. Jeanne Iris27 August 2011 at 09:46

    Thank you, Mary. Will do. : )

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  4. Scarlet27 August 2011 at 09:49

    A beautiful description of the morning... Be safe and hope all is well ~

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  5. Sherry Blue Sky27 August 2011 at 12:31

    Absolutely beautiful writing. Loved every word.....and I see you play the harp! How fantastic!

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  6. The Bug28 August 2011 at 18:54

    I love the idea of selected branches being part of the dance. And I LOVE your angel cloud picture!

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  7. Dr. Jeanne Iris28 August 2011 at 19:57

    Thanks, Dana! Yes, I do believe a Guardian Angel was on duty during this hurricane/tropical storm event.

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  8. twinkly sparkles29 August 2011 at 10:02

    I had to reread it a few times to get the layers of what is going on. I'll come back and read it again because I know I'll find even more layers and meaning and music.

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  9. Dr. Jeanne Iris29 August 2011 at 15:48

    Thanks, Heaven! Had power and cell service throughout the winds and rain. Lost it when after the storm cleared the region. Go figure!

    Hi Sherrie, Thank you so much. Yes, the harp brings tranquility of mind and spirit. Even when I'm just playing arpeggios or scales, I believe my pulse slows a bit. :)

    Hey Twinkly! Drop by as often as you like. Yes, I do layer the meaning in my poetry.

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  10. Cassiopeia Rises31 August 2011 at 13:55

    Wonderfully woven words and images. Has a nice flow.

    Melanie

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  11. Dr. Jeanne Iris31 August 2011 at 23:01

    Thank you for your kind words, Cassiopeia!

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