Železná opona jako literární topos. Nová kniha bulharské badatelky Maji Gorčevy
The Iron Curtain as a Literary Topos. A New Book by Bulgarian Researcher Maja Gorcheva

Summary/Abstract: Maja Gorčeva's book, published in 2023, delves into the literary topos of the Iron Curtain, focusing on the theme of illegal border crossings in Bulgarian literature before 1989. The essays, written between 2011 and 2016, explore a wide range of texts, including official literature, scandalous episodes, and lesser-known exile prose. Gorčeva's work is notable for its comprehensive approach, examining socio-political, psychological, legal, and cultural aspects of escape. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part addressing the border and its various transgressions, while the second part explores the continuity between past and present. The author provides detailed interpretations of compromised works and exile literature, enriching literary fiction with documented testimonies. The book offers a unique perspective on the escape phenomenon, blending literary analysis with real-life experiences, and is a valuable contribution to contemporary literary studies and memory research in post-communist countries.

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