tragic creation
[ˈtrædʒɪk kriˈeɪʃən]
nounpl: tragic creations
criação trágica
1. A work of art, literature, or other creation that embodies tragic elements, often depicting human suffering, loss, or inevitable downfall
Frankenstein is considered a tragic creation, exploring the consequences of unchecked ambition and the tragedy of the creature's existence.
Frankenstein é considerada uma criação trágica, explorando as consequências da ambição descontrolada e a tragédia da existência da criatura.
2. Something that has been created or brought into existence in a manner that results in suffering, disaster, or unhappy circumstances
The abandoned amusement park became a tragic creation, left to decay as a monument to failed dreams.
O parque de diversões abandonado tornou-se uma criação trágica, deixado apodrecer como monumento aos sonhos fracassados.
This phrase is commonly used in literary criticism, film studies, and artistic discourse in both Brazilian and American contexts. It often refers to works that explore existential themes, human suffering, or philosophical dilemmas, such as Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' or King Lear. The term carries weight in academic and cultural conversations about art that grapples with dark or melancholic themes.
Related Idioms & Phrases
a tragic creation of one's own making
born as a tragic creation
viewed as a tragic creation
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