Echoes of Politics in the Family: Posljednji Stipan？i？i and Croatian 19th Century Cultural and Political Milieu (Summary)

Sa？etak The main aim of this research paper is to analyze and discuss authority within the family and society in Senj in the 1st half of the 19th century. At that time, a critical attitude towards authority figures was considered taboo because of the close connection between authority and power that permeated society and everyday life. In the analysis of these phenomena, the novel Posljednji Stipan？i？i (lit. The Last of the Stipan？i？ Family) by Vjenceslav Novak is taken into account. The novel also reflects the socio-political changes both in the private and public sphere. In addition, the peculiar political, social and economic position of Senj is depicted - the discussion about integration processes and “Revival” period during the Croatian national movement is mentioned in the novel. Foucault′s theory of micro-power is used to describe how the distribution power within a family influences relationships between its members. The complexity of public authority and its connection to the social status and public office is also outlined in the paper. All these different theories and views are taken into account in the analysis of historical families and individuals, who were the inspiration behind the characters in Novak’s novel. (Summary