Title: Narratives of kingship in Eurasian empires, 1300-1800 /
Authors: Leeuwen, Richard van
Year: 2017
Subjects: Kings and rulers in literature; Authority in literature.; Ideology and literature.; Authority in literature.; Ideology and literature; Kings and rulers; Kings and rulers in literature; Literature; Eurasia Kings and rulers.; Eurasia In literature.; Eurasia.
Abstract: "In 'Narratives of Kingship in Eurasian Empires, 1300-1800' Richard van Leeuwen analyses representations and constructions of the idea of kingship in fictional texts of various genres, especially belonging to the intermediate layer between popular and official literature. The analysis shows how ideologies of power are embedded in the literary and cultural imagination of societies, their cultural values and conceptualizations of authority. By referring to examples from various empires (Chinese, Indian, Persian, Arabic, Turkish, European) the parallels between literary traditions are laid bare, revealing remarkable common concerns. The process of interaction and transmission are highlighted to illustrate how literature served as a repository for ideological and cultural values transforming power into authority in various imperial environments."--Cover page 4.