The Political Novel in the South Slavic Intercultural Context

The Political Novel in the South Slavic Intercultural Context explores the presence of the political novel in South Slavic literature, particularly in the intercultural South Slavic social context and contemporary history of Southeast and Central Europe. The genre has not been scientifically studied, but critical and scientific reviews suggest its presence in literary production. The novels of authors such as Miroslav Krleža, Mihailo Lalić, Oskar Davičo, Miodrag Bulatović, Ivo Andrić, Meša Selimović, Borislav Pekić, Mirko Kovač, Danilo Kiš, and others address political concepts of the twentieth century, including subgenre variants. It is a response to social realism and a critique of the Titoist regime, characterized by poetic resistance to ideological consciousness and a dogmatic view of reality.

Format: Hardback
Length: 302 pages
Publication date: 15 October 2023
Publisher: Lexington Books

The Political Novel in the South Slavic Intercultural Context delves into the enigmatic realm of the political novel, exploring its presence in South Slavic literature, particularly within the intercultural South Slavic social context and the backdrop of contemporary history in Southeast and Central Europe. Despite its elusive nature, this genre has garnered critical and scientific attention, with indications of its presence in literary production. This book presents a comprehensive examination of the political novel in South Slavic inter-literary contexts, highlighting the works of esteemed authors such as Miroslav Krleža, Mihailo Lalić, Oskar Davičo, Miodrag Bulatović, Ivo Andrić, Meša Selimović, Borislav Pekić, Mirko Kovač, Danilo Kiš, and others. These novels, in their broadest sense, encompass the genre of political novel, encompassing its subgenre variations.

The political novel in South Slavic literatures stands as a distinct genre in comparison to its Western counterparts, representing an inter-literary phenomenon that emerged as a critique of the Titoist regime and a literary response to the poetics and politics of social realism. It is intricately shaped by the specific historical-political and social movements of the 20th century. The narrative of the political novel unfolds as a poetic resistance against ideological consciousness and a rigid view of reality.

This genre in the South Slavic inter-literary context has yet to receive the thorough scientific and systematic exploration it merits. However, critical and scientific reviews have shed light on its presence in literary production, indicating a growing interest in its study. The novels included in this book, crafted by the esteemed authors mentioned earlier, delve into the political concepts of the 20th century, making them worthy contenders within the broader realm of the political novel.

In conclusion, The Political Novel in the South Slavic Intercultural Context serves as a valuable contribution to the field of literary studies, shedding light on the enigmatic genre of the political novel and its significance in South Slavic literature. By examining the works of renowned authors and exploring the historical and social contexts that shaped this genre, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of the political novel's role in shaping the literary landscape of South Slavic intercultural contexts.

Weight: 594g
Dimension: 240 x 159 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781666928495