Troubadours of the Empire. Russian literature and colonialism

Russian xenophobia, colonial motives in Russian literature, aggressive-aggressive policy of the Russian Empire.

In her seminal work, Eva Thompson examines the emergence of Russian xenophobia and the romanticization of war on foreign territories in Russian literature. She turns to history and literary works to reveal the roots of these phenomena and their effects on cultural beliefs.

This book is intended for a wide range of readers interested in literature, philosophy and history, as well as for those who can think critically.

The author offers an in-depth study of colonial motifs in Russian literature and their reflections in the politics of the Russian Empire, challenging readers to carefully rethink historical events and cultural ideas.

Eva Thompson is a Polish-American researcher who has many years of experience in the field of Slavic studies and is the author of numerous studies, articles and publications in well-known scientific journals. She has taught at various universities in the United States and has made significant contributions to the study of Russian culture and literature.