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Tzvetan Todorov
(1939 - 2017)
Bulgarian philosopher
Bulgarian philosopher
Bulgarian-French philosopher and literary critic celebrated for his work on literary theory, memory, and colonial history.
Tzvetan Todorov was a Bulgarian-French philosopher, literary critic, and historian of ideas. He introduced structuralist approaches to literature in works like 'The Fantastic: A Structural Approach to a Literary Genre.' Todorov explored themes of memory and moral responsibility in books such as 'Facing the Extreme' and 'Hope and Memory.' His study 'The Conquest of America' examined European colonial narratives and cultural encounters. Todorov taught at several universities in France and the United States, influencing generations of scholars. His interdisciplinary scholarship bridged literature, philosophy, and history, making him a leading intellectual of the 20th century.
Tzvetan Todorov