The Dichotomy "own-foreign" in the Dialogue between Lazar Glaushev and the Greek Governor (analysis in the light of the of the political theory) Cover Image

Дихотомията „свой-чужд“ в диалога между Лазар Глаушев и гръцкия наместник (анализ в светлината на теорията за политическото)
The Dichotomy "own-foreign" in the Dialogue between Lazar Glaushev and the Greek Governor (analysis in the light of the of the political theory)

Author(s): Denis Ventsislavov
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Studies of Literature, Bulgarian Literature, Philology
Published by: Факултет по славянски филологии, Софийски университет »Св. Кл. Охридски«
Keywords: Carl Schmitt; the political; Dimitar Talev; Zhelezniyat svetilnik

Summary/Abstract: The article discusses the relation between Carl Schmitt’s theory of the political and a chapter from the Bulgarian historical novel “Zhelezniyat svetilnik”. Lazar Glaushev, the main character, is involved in a fi erce verbal confrontation with the greek bishop about the future of the Bulgarian people, who is still under the reign of the Ottoman sultan. My argument is that in the development of the debate between the two, we can fi nd the main pillars of Carl Schmitt’s theory, which are the “friend/foe” dichotomy, the being of one’s nation in its own sovereign manner and the willingness to engage in a battle to save your nation’s existence.

  • Issue Year: 2022
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 106-112
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: Bulgarian