Image of the Rusalkas in the literary work of M. Yu. Lermontov

Authors

  • Roberto Monforte Dupret UPV/EHU
  • Olga Chesnokova Universidad Rusa de la Amistad de los Pueblos

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30827/meslav.vi21.25674

Abstract

The main aim of this article is to describe the genesis and prototype features of the Russian Mermaids, or rusalkas; to delve into the origin of the interest of the Russian romantic writers towards these mythological beings; and, finally, to analyze the literary features of this character in the poetry and prose of M. Yu. Lermontov. The authors highlight, on the one hand, what characteristics of the original mythological character are retained in Lermontov’s writings, and, on the other, with what specific and unique characteristics M. Yu. Lermontov, according to the conventions or literary premises of his time, enriches this mythological figure in his writings.

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Published

2022-12-29

How to Cite

Monforte Dupret, R., & Chesnokova, O. (2022). Image of the Rusalkas in the literary work of M. Yu. Lermontov. Mundo Eslavo, (21), 62–78. https://doi.org/10.30827/meslav.vi21.25674

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