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A collection of essays by the Bulgarian historian Maria Todorova (known for Imaginary Balkans), compiled especially for the 20th Century Library. Indispensable for understanding post-communist transitions, culture of memory and Balkan studies.
The Panchatantra is a work of classical Sanskrit literature written between the 3rd and 5th centuries CE. According to preserved manuscripts and numerous adaptations, the work later took the form of a popular folk book.
In this book, Moran's goal is to question the notions of everyday life that dominate cultural studies, traditionally focused on issues of mass culture and consumer lifestyles.
Humorist Georges Mikes, of Hungarian origin, spent part of his life in London. In this book, he selflessly teaches us how to stay poor.
The book describes how the Western Balkans, after initial democratic hopes in the 2000s, slipped into competitive authoritarianism. It explains the mechanisms of "strongman" rule, the role of EU stabilocracy and why democracy does not consolidate.
The author explores why Tito remains a popular symbol of stability, social security and independence, despite critical views of his regime. The book maps the cultural, political and everyday manifestations of "Titostalgia".