Fictional and Historical Worlds

The book explores a rich tapestry of themes including possible and fictional worlds, authority, and the dynamics of otherness and recognition. It delves into translation, alternative critique, and the impacts of empire and education on imagination and culture. Analyzing a diverse range of classical and modern texts, it draws on influential theorists from the past sixty years, such as Jerome Bruner and Stephen Greenblatt, to illuminate the interplay between history, poetry, and comedy in shaping our understanding of these concepts.