Condemned to victory.
The novel Star Man by Aleksander Prokhanov Cover Image

Skazani na Zwycięstwo. Powieść Aleksandra Prochanowa Człowiek Gwiazdy
Condemned to victory. The novel Star Man by Aleksander Prokhanov

Author(s): Katarzyna Syska
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Studies of Literature, Russian Literature, Philology
Published by: Akademia Techniczno-Humanistyczna w Bielsku-Białej
Keywords: contemporary Russian literature;messianism;Alexander Prokhanov;myth

Summary/Abstract: The novel Star Man by Aleksander ProkhanovAlexander Prokhanov is one of the most significant figures in the patriotic-conservative circles in Russia. What makes him extraordinary is his versatility – he is a political activist, journalist, media personality and a writer. The idea of special historical destiny of Russia is a constant component of his political views which have a strong mystical background. The novel Star Man is a typical example of the literary expansion of his political concepts by referring to the poetics of myth.

  • Issue Year: 2/2020
  • Issue No: 35
  • Page Range: 137-153
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: Polish