Między lękiem a koniecznością: motyw wojny w utopiach XVII i XVIII wieku

The war seems an inappropriate element in the commentary on utopian texts. Yet it is one of recurring motifs fictions about Elsewhere 17th and 18th centuries. In article, through famous works as well those little known, we try to sketch place role warrior motif representation fictional worlds narrative construction. century, only a question allusions discreet mentions experience which express fears Utopians against European conquerors. On other hand, century observe appearance warlike episodes are part storyline, expresses hold novel traditional model utopia. War then becomes necessity accomplish radical change undergone by community.