Narcissism and history . Collective narcissism and individual narcissisc in alternate histories and historical novels Cover Image

Narcyzm i historia. Narcyzm zbiorowy i narcyzm indywidualny w historiach alternatywnych i powieściach historycznych ostatnich lat
Narcissism and history . Collective narcissism and individual narcissisc in alternate histories and historical novels

Author(s): Paweł Tomczok
Subject(s): Studies of Literature
Published by: Łódzkie Towarzystwo Naukowe
Keywords: historical novel; alternate histories; narcissism

Summary/Abstract: The aim of the article is the description of the Polish historical novels of Szczepan Twardoch, Marcin Wolski and others. The theoretical basis of the research is the concept of narcissism propossed by Erich Fromm, Alexander Lowen and Christopher Lasch. Two concepts of narcissism allow to explore different novels that represent collective phantams of Polish culture and individual problems with culture of the late capitlism and consumerism.

  • Issue Year: 61/2018
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 89-104
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Polish
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