Russian and English alternative history and anti-colonialism: a comparative analysis of fiction novel Cover Image

Российская и английская альтернативная история и антиколониализм: сравнительный анализ художественной прозы
Russian and English alternative history and anti-colonialism: a comparative analysis of fiction novel

Author(s): Antonina Anistratenko
Subject(s): Comparative Study of Literature, Russian Literature
Published by: Editura Universităţii din Bucureşti
Keywords: alternative history; English alternate history novel; Russian alternate history novel; anti-colonialism; empire-study; history writing theory;

Summary/Abstract: In this comparative article, the alternative historical novel in Russian and English literature is taken as a historical work, and anti-colonialism will act as the third component on the competitive arena: natural instigator, deep meaning and context of the artistic storyline and extra-textual factors. The aim of the article is a comparative analysis of the functional features of alternative history novels in English and Russian literature in the discourse of anti-colonialism.

  • Issue Year: LIV/2018
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 9-27
  • Page Count: 19
  • Language: Russian
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