Narratives of Kingship in Eurasian Empires, 1300-1800
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Word Count
69,500 words, Guess
Page Count
278 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL38039502M
- ISBN-139789004340534
- OCLC Control Number989053106
Classifications
- LCCPN56.5.K44L44 2017
Description
An exploration of the constructions of authority in Eurasian empires in fictional texts of various genres, showing remarkable parallels, and the fluidity of literary material as a repository of cultural/political values. Readership: Scholars and students in the fields of history and literature of Eurasian empires, comparative literature, world literature, ideologies of power and authority.
Description
"In 'Narratives of Kingship in Eurasian Empires, 1300-1800' Richard van Leeuwen analyses representations and constructions of the idea of kingship in fictional texts of various genres, especially belonging to the intermediate layer between popular and official literature. The analysis shows how ideologies of power are embedded in the literary and cultural imagination of societies, their cultural values and conceptualizations of authority. By referring to examples from various empires (Chinese, Indian, Persian, Arabic, Turkish, European) the parallels between literary traditions are laid bare, revealing remarkable common concerns. The process of interaction and transmission are highlighted to illustrate how literature served as a repository for ideological and cultural values transforming power into authority in various imperial environments."--Cover page 4.
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