Życie w leśnej pustelni –wiersz Siergieja Gorodieckiego Сестры
Life in forest hermitage – Sergey Gorodetsky’s poem Сестры
Author(s): Agnieszka PotyrańskaSubject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Studies of Literature, Russian Literature
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Komisji Edukacji Narodowej w Krakowie
Keywords: modernism; folk believes; undine; poetic transformation; fire; water; dwelling;
Summary/Abstract: Sergey Gorodetsky (5.01.1884–7.06.1967) – is one of the main representatives of Russian Modernism. In his poems he refers to folk believes, subjecting them to poetic transformation. This paper unveils an image of lyrical characters of “Сестры” poem (from “Ярь”, 1906). The attempt is made to prove, that women – are undines. The relation of water creatures with fire element is considered to be a poetic innovation. In the process of analysis and interpretation many symbols are decoded, which allow to express the truth about human existence in the world: symbolism of number three, yarn spinning motive, symbolism of the moon and burning.
Journal: Studia Russologica
- Issue Year: 12/2019
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 88-99
- Page Count: 12
- Language: Russian