From Ideology to Nostalgia by Mikls Tth

From Ideology to Nostalgia by Mikls Tth

From Ideology to Nostalgia aims to draw attention to the political theoretical relevance of works written by Hungarian authors. By analyzing the novels of Arthur Koestler and S aacute;ndor M rai, Mikl oacute;s B lint T th seeks to understand the complex nature of political phenomena related to the concept of political order.

Literature does more than entertainIf done well, it has a unique ability to address the complexity of human thought in ways that foster mutually beneficial linkages among competing political perspectives and mentalities. Exploring case studies of three contemporary 'imaginative texts' from Hungary - Arthur Koestler's Darkness at Noon, Sándor Márai’s Judgement in Canudos (Ítélet Canudosban) and Szindbád Goes Home (Szindbád Hazamegy) – this book demonstrates the power of combining modern scientific method with literary studies using the methodological approach of New Criticism. It further illuminates the linkages between ideology and ideological mentality; the juxtaposition of the mutually exclusive desires for order and beneficial change within every society; the emotional attraction of nostalgic remembering in communities; and the need for more flexible and inclusive uses of language within political dialogue. Equally important: it challenges western audiences to read more non-English (politically informative) literature, all while exploring the power of combining quantitative data with qualitative political analysis. Arguing that there can be no rigid separation of the real and the imaginary within politically active communities, it thus highlights the ability of literature to serve as a restorative, intellectual compass, which hosts the power to bring unexpected consistency to the irrationality of political dialogue and/or foster mutual understanding between estranged groups.

-- Carol Strong, University of Arkansas

Miklós Bálint Tóth is political scientist and research fellow of the School of Social Sciences and History at the Mathias Corvinus Collegium, Hungary.

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ISBN 13	9781666966350
ISBN 10	1666966355
Title	From Ideology to Nostalgia
Author	Mikls Tth
Series	Politics Literature And Film Ser
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Lexington Books
Year published	2025-02-05
Number of pages	166
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