EMPATHY, HOSPITALITY, SOLIDARITY IN LITERATURE

Discover a fascinating journey through the world of literature, where empathy, hospitality, and solidarity intertwine into an extraordinary story about human relationships and attitudes. This book is a collection of studies that analyze what connects and differentiates these fundamental concepts, revealing their significance in the context of rejected discourses of power.

• Reflection on otherness: Analysis of the relationship to otherness and one's own identity.
• Interdisciplinary studies: Texts from the 19th century to the present.
• Political categories: Empathy, hospitality, and solidarity as political tools.
• Various forms: From hostility to alienation.
• Performative function: Literature as an ethical practice that changes the world.
• Narrative representation: Translating interpersonal relationships into the language of literature.
• Resettlement issues: Empathy and solidarity towards displaced persons.

The book "Empathy, Hospitality, Solidarity in Literature" is the result of the work of a team of researchers who, from a post-dependency perspective, analyze how these three concepts influence our perception of the world. The authors focus on issues related to resettlement, the role of women, relationships with the non-human world, as well as the Kresy region and the margins of literature. Their reflections lead to the conclusion that empathy, hospitality, and solidarity can take various forms, from support and acceptance to hostility and exclusion.

Universitas Publishing House, known for its scientific and humanistic publications, offers readers a collection of studies that provoke thought and encourage deeper reflection on the human condition. This book not only reflects interpersonal relationships but also changes the world, fulfilling a performative function as an important ethical practice. It is a must-read for anyone interested in literature, philosophy, and the social aspects of our lives.

The authors, Dorota Wojda and Mateusz Skucha, are recognized literary scholars whose works are characterized by an interdisciplinary approach and a deep analysis of the issues raised. Their insightful look at literature allows for the discovery of new perspectives and an understanding of the complex relationships between text and reality. This book is an invitation to dialogue and exchange of ideas, which can contribute to building a more empathetic and solidary society.