Ardain Isma
CSMS Magazine
Blending literary skills with academic work can create a richer, more dynamic, and impactful body of work that enhances an author’s profile in unimaginable ways. Academic work is often associated with rigorous research, thorough analysis, and a high level of expertise. When authors combine literary talents with academic research, it heightens their reliability and confidence in both the literary and academic communities. This dual expertise makes their work more trustworthy and respected.
Among the many writers who have chosen this path to literary stardom, Aleksandra Tryniecka is one of them. I learned about her works through a friend who sent me a link to her novel titled “Bunky and the Walms.” It tells the story of Bunky, who leaves his home at the North Pole to spend Christmas with his cousin Rodney and their aunt and uncle, the Walms. In an unexpected twist, Bunky becomes the hero who saves Christmas from imminent danger. I immediately invited her to “The Conversation,” and she agreed.
Last year, Aleksandra published “Women’s Literary Portraits in the Victorian and Neo-Victorian Novel.” This new release marks a departure in her writing journey—an enjoyable read that hooks readers and guides them on an intertextual journey through nineteenth-century novels and their progressive, revisionary equivalents.
This work focuses on the literary depictions of Victorian and neo-Victorian women, whom the author believes are central to the socio-cultural and historical narratives shaping both the past and present. Nineteenth-century narratives about women’s roles and status in Victorian society are being revived in neo-Victorian novels, highlighting the enduring interest in that era. After reading this impressive masterpiece, I requested another chat on “The Conversation.” She spoke with intellectual assertiveness, expressing her understanding of neo-Victorian revisionary fiction, which not only grants nineteenth-century women a redemptive potential but also reveals modern paradoxes and ambiguities related to universal expectations of women, drawing a closer connection between our contemporary world and the Victorian past.
Aleksandra Tryniecka is an award-winning author beloved by her peers in academia, where she works as an Assistant Professor at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin, Poland. As an academic and a novelist myself, I understand the relevance of literary work when novelistic prose is infused into the craft. This broadens audience appeal, as literary skills can make academic work more engaging and accessible. By incorporating storytelling techniques, vivid descriptions, and compelling narratives, Aleksandra makes complex academic concepts easier to understand and more enjoyable to read.
Authors who excel in both literary and academic writing can bridge the gap between different disciplines, leading to collaborative projects, interdisciplinary research, and opportunities to contribute to a broader range of publications and conferences. This cross-disciplinary approach is evident in Aleksandra Tryniecka’s work, showcasing her talent as an acclaimed writer.
To learn more about her literary work, please visit her website: https://www.aleksandratryniecka.com/
You can follow her on Twitter: https://x.com/ATryniecka
Watch my last conversation with author Aleksandra Tryniecka.
Note: Ardain Isma is the Chief-Editor of CSMS Magazine. He is a prolific writer and author of several books, including Midnight at Noon, Bittersweet Memories of Last Spring, and Last Spring was Bittersweet. You can order the books by clicking on the links above.
