Writers and Society in Eastern Europe, 1989-2000: The End of the Golden Age
Writers and Society in Eastern Europe, 1989-2000: The End of the Golden Age
Author(s): Andrew WachtelSubject(s): Cultural history, Political history, Government/Political systems, Sociology of Culture, Transformation Period (1990 - 2010), Post-Communist Transformation, Theory of Literature, Sociology of Politics
Published by: SAGE Publications Ltd
Keywords: post-communism; East European literature; writers; statesupported culture;
Summary/Abstract: Although an enormous amount has been written about the political, social, and economic effects of post-communist transition, little concern has been paid to its equally traumatic effects on culture—particularly literary culture which was traditionally highly valued in Eastern Europe. Based on field research conducted in 10 countries, this article documents the changes in the environment for literary publishing and the extent to which writers in post-communist societies have suffered a loss of material wealth as well as prestige since 1989.
Journal: East European Politics and Societies
- Issue Year: 17/2003
- Issue No: 04
- Page Range: 583-621
- Page Count: 39
- Language: English
- Content File-PDF
