place
Mount Etna
Etna
also: Etna, Aetna, Etnát
The active volcano on Sicily, the highest in Europe; a classical symbol of uncontrollable elemental fire, used by Balázs to argue that you cannot ignite a volcano from outside but can kindle a small hearth-fire — modest domestic love is achievable, volcanic passion is not.
Reading notes
- Drama Fragments (Five Pieces) §21 Etna
Mount Etna, the active volcano on Sicily; Balázs uses it as an image of impossible volcanic passion — you cannot ignite Etna from outside, but a small hearth-fire for cooking is achievable.