“Let the field exult, and all that is in it. Then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy.” (Psalm 96:12)
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Introduction:

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Current: Danbury, CT, United States
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)"

07 November, 2024

Could

Once upon a time, through the group activity, Poetry Jam, Chris of the Enchanted Oak asked us to partake in a little ekphrasis by means of writing a poem inspired by the classic photograph below. I wrote the entry, entitled "Could."

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Could

I could be gone to pursue my dreams,
grow in knowledge and creative thought
to share my ideas with those who care.

That man over there could be quite nice
with smiles, teasing, and sexy lust;
our foreplay could lead to ecstatic love.

He could be thinking of me and I of him.
We both could be subject to fetters of love
that bind our hearts, never to release.

However... now I see; His brilliance shines within
our life's journey, and our hearts forever linger
in this Blessing of Tranquility.

© Jeanne I. Lakatos
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