This book investigates the current state and future directions of contemporary Slavic comparative literature studies, presenting the findings and discussions from the Commission for Comparative Literature Slavic Studies affiliated with the International Committee of Slavists. It details the research conducted under the project “Dialogue and Confrontation: The East- West Paradigm in the Slavic and Eurasian World (2005–2008),” supported by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. The work aims to map the evolving landscape of Slavic literary scholarship and its engagement with broader theoretical frameworks.

This collection represents a significant academic contribution to the field of Slavic comparative literature, stemming from a dedicated international research project. The work is expected to be of interest to scholars and advanced students specializing in Slavic languages, literatures, and comparative literary theory. Its focus on the East-West paradigm suggests a nuanced exploration of cultural and literary exchanges within the Slavic and Eurasian world.