Kategoria BISAC: Literary Criticism >> Eastern European (see also Russian & Former Soviet Union)

The eponymous inter esse means the elusive "third" position of that which lies between, that which escapes unambiguous classification, and constitutes the essence of Romanticism. The book provides a constellation of texts, a clash of case studies that provide contrasting views of Romanticism, shifting between inspiration and virtuosity (Hugo and Mickiewicz), feminine poetry and the fantasy of femininity (Desbordes-Valmore and ¯michowska; de Nerval and Krasiñski), along with optimistic versus pessimistic-even nihilistic-reactions to disenchantment with the Enlightenment (Novalis,...

This book bridges international human rights law and literary studies, examining dystopian novels through the lens of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The author analyses classical dystopias and a selection of feminist dystopias, exploring depictions of human rights violations and gender-based discrimination in fiction. The book deconstructs dystopian societies, revealing mechanisms of oppression and highlighting literature’s legal and social relevance. Structured like legal commentaries, it offers both theoretical and practical analyses of UDHR provisions. Each article...

Au XX^e siècle, les deux guerres mondiales bouleversent profondément le monde contemporain, déclenchant d'importantes révolutions sociales, politiques, philosophiques et littéraires. Au coeur de ces transformations, l'oeuvre de Jean Bruller, connu sous le pseudonyme de Vercors, émerge comme une réflexion humaniste incontournable. Plaçant l'homme au centre de son projet intellectuel et artistique, Vercors s'interroge sur la nature humaine, sa place dans le monde, et ce qui définit l'humain. Cette publication explore les multiples dimensions théoriques, éthiques et...

"Asia in the Mirror offers a bold and necessary reframing of Asian studies by situating the continent not as a singular object of knowledge but as a site of intersecting gazes, representations, and epistemic dislocations. Drawing on postcolonial critique, comparative philology, and cultural theory, the volume triangulates self-perception, otherness, and Western reception to interrogate how Asia has been imagined, translated, and contested. In doing so, it provincializes Eurocentric methodologies, foregrounds plural and situated knowledges, and reorients the study of Asia as a...

Rāmāyaṇa is not merely a story but a living tradition. In India and in various parts of South Asia, Rāmāyaṇa has deep roots in the cultural fabric of the regions. Even though the earliest versions of the epic date back thousands of years, the contemporaneity of the story cannot be overlooked.

This book, Rāmāyana in the Folk Tradition of India’s Northeast Region, highlights that Valmiki’s telling is one among the numerous versions of the epic. The main focus of the book is on the representations of the epic in India’s northeast region within the larger South-east...

The Tolstoy that emerges from this volume is a thinker who resists easy answers, explores contradictions, and seeks deeper reconciliation. This collection presents him as an open-ended conversation partner rather than a moral authority, grappling urgently with dilemmas of identity, human relationships, colonial violence, and integrity. The Tolstoy I have always soughtâand hope is foregrounded hereâis one whose meanings remain open, engaging in dialogue with both our present and an unknown future. From his time, he speaks to todayâs most pressing issues. In an era of polarization and...