»Truth« and Fiction:Conspiracy Theories in Easte European Culture and Literature (Culture & Theory)

by: Peter Deutschmann (Editor),Jens Herlth(Editor),Alois Woldan(Editor)&0more

Publisher: transcript publishing

Publication Date: August 27, 2020

Language: English

Print Length: 384 pages

ISBN-10: 3837646505

ISBN-13: 9783837646504

Book Description

Several of the most prolific and influential conspiracy theories have originated in Easte Europe. The far reaching influence of conspiracy narratives can be observed in recent developments in Poland or with regard to the wars waged in Easte Ukraine and in former Yugoslavia. This volume analyses the history behind this widespread phenomenon as well the role it has played in Easte European cultures and literature both past and present.
Several of the most prolific and influential conspiracy theories have originated in Easte Europe. The far reaching influence of conspiracy narratives can be observed in recent developments in Poland or with regard to the wars waged in Easte Ukraine and in former Yugoslavia. This volume analyses the history behind this widespread phenomenon as well the role it has played in Easte European cultures and literature both past and present. Read more