Literary utopia and studies in progress

Abstract

Literary studies have almost explored in all directions in the pantheon of Albanian letters, where more and where less. Meanwhile, studies on utopian/dystopian works remain little researched, as will be proven during the elaboration of this topic. In this paper, in the first part, an overview of the process of studies oriented towards this topic is reflected, emphasizing the studies so far and the empty space in this field; analyzing works and contributing researchers, who made the first serious moves in this field. While, in the second part, the novel "OH" by Anton Pashku is analyzed, a work with such a substrate as opposed to the socialist utopia as a whole. We are aware that this initial edition will serve more as a stimulation of critical thought than to bring a specific opinion on how to evaluate the literary product according to this point of view. At the very end, in the form of a discussion, some thoughts on new research and development directions in this direction are presented.