Mythopoetics of the Path in the Early Lyrics of Maximilian Voloshin

Abstract

The article examines the phenomena of meta-plot transformations and variability, meaning formation in the process of plot and typological modeling, which in modern literary criticism are of a private nature and need further development. The process of myth-making by Maximilian Voloshin in the light of his philosophical and religious searches and the paradigm of plot modifications are comprehended in accordance with the poet's spiritual evolution.  In typological models, special attention is paid to mythopoetic creativity and transformations taking place in the artistic consciousness at the «material crossroads» of the early 20th century.

The poetic world of Maximilian Voloshin, his lyrical hero, the motivational structure of his lyrics, issues of periodization of creativity are devoted to the monographs and articles of I.T. Kupriyanov, V.P. Kupchenko, V.A. Manuilov, A.V. Lavrov, S. M. Pinaev, N.Ya. Rykova, N.G. Arefieva, O. G. Zgazinskaya, M.F. Shirmanova.

Mythological and biblical motives are among the cross-cutting motives in Russian literature.  The archetypal plot, based on the mythopoetic tradition, acts as a meaning-forming component in the structure of M.A.  Voloshin.

The study of the metaphorical content of the path motive in the lyrics of M.A.  Voloshin, identifying his connection with the peculiarities of the poet's world outlook makes it possible to present the myth-making of Maximilian Voloshin in the context of his philosophical quests and spiritual formation, characteristic of the era of the turn of the century.  A person who realizes himself as a subject of the universe, striving to create his own special model of the world, is the program of the life and work of Maximilian Voloshin.

Mythopoetics of the path, performed in the lyrical work of M. Voloshin, is the result of reflection on the theme of her own destiny, life path and poetic vocation.  The image of a passer-by, a traveler through the Universes is, in the poet's mind, first of all, a person who comprehends himself as a part of the cosmos, of the world mind; a person who spiritually yearns to find himself and the origins of the world.  Voloshin offers his own poetic formula for solving the traditional theme Poet and poetry, his own ideas about the path and purpose of the poet.