Long live the theatre! On one of the works of art by Mikhail Kuzmin — Vtomik Meri Cover Image

Niech żyje teatr! O jednej ze sztuk Michaiła Kuźmina — Wtorek Mery
Long live the theatre! On one of the works of art by Mikhail Kuzmin — Vtomik Meri

Author(s): Jadwiga Gracla
Subject(s): Theatre, Dance, Performing Arts
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Keywords: Mikhail Kuzmin; puppet play; puppet; medieval mystery play

Summary/Abstract: The article is an attempt at analysing Mary’s Tuesday, one of Mikhail Kuzmin’splays. The structure of this piece on the one hand refers to a puppet play, while on the otherhand reveals the links with medieval genres. In this article, it is maintained that Kuzmin usedthe experiences of creating a medieval mystery play and introduced interludes in the text. As aresult, the text became a sui generis mystery play about searching for happiness and complying with the etiquette. Additionally, such a reading is supported by the reference to a puppet play, which makes it possible to argue that each of the personas only plays his or her role and is but a puppet operated by the Supreme Being.

  • Issue Year: 2016
  • Issue No: 26
  • Page Range: 189-196
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Polish
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