The Literary Hero as Hero. A Discourse in the Genre of the Intellectual Primitive

Я җе из Петерурга, самого европейского городаРоссии, самого немытого “окна в Европу”. Так и непонял: это, чтобы заглдывать в него с Запада иливыглдываться в него с Запала или выглядываться в него с Bостка? This genre, as I define it, is governed by the ambitions of the visual arts, not the intellect: the idea comes to the mind, not from it. We don’t set it forth, we send it forth. With a benevolent gaze. The starting position is this: European civilization was built with the participation of ..

The Literary Hero as Hero. A Discourse in the Genre of the Intellectual Primitive

Я җе из Петерурга, самого европейского городаРоссии, самого немытого “окна в Европу”. Так и непонял: это, чтобы заглдывать в него с Запада иливыглдываться в него с Запала или выглядываться в него с Bостка? This genre, as I define it, is governed by the ambitions of the visual arts, not the intellect: the idea comes to the mind, not from it. We don’t set it forth, we send it forth. With a benevolent gaze. The starting position is this: European civilization was built with the participation of ..

Defying Borders: Anton Chekhov's Elusive Genius

This chapter is occupied with the creative legacy of the great Russian writer Anton Chekhov (1860–1904) in the context of world literature, addressing the phenomenon of his continuing international acclaim. It thus discusses creative appropriation of Chekhov's oeuvre worldwide, drawing on the elusive nature of his authorial voice. Chekhov's popularity in a number of places, including Japan, China, Africa, and the English‐speaking world, is analyzed in the light of cultural constants

Writing Europe

Democracy thrives on social dialogue and collective search for solution. As a forum for new ideas and impulses the Körber-Foundation seeks with its projects to involve citizens actively in social discourses. The private, non-profit-making foundation provides a forum for involvement in politics, education, science and international communication. Citizens who take part in competitions and round table discussions organized by the foundation benefit in many ways: they can pass on knowledge, identify problems and initiate activities. These kinds of stimulus form the Körber-Foundation’s contribution to the everyday culture of democracy