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Poetic reflections of war in contemporary Ukrainian literature as the poetry of metaphysical perspectives
Poetic reflections of war in contemporary Ukrainian literature as the poetry of metaphysical perspectives

Author(s): Tetiana Riazantseva, Yevheniia Kanchura
Subject(s): Poetry, Studies of Literature, Aesthetics, Ukrainian Literature, Philosophy of Religion, Russian war against Ukraine
Published by: SAV - Slovenská akadémia vied - Ústav svetovej literatúry
Keywords: Metaphysical poetry; Women’s poetry; Mythological imagery; Coping strategies; War in literature

Summary/Abstract: Metaphysical poetry emerges in transitional historical periods marked by radical change, as exemplified by wars. Defined by unique ideological and stylistic traits, it explores human existence as a drama, focusing on complex experiences. This poetry expresses a catastrophic worldview, merging thought and feeling to capture life’s paradoxical nature. This article examines how contemporary Ukrainian poetry reinterprets metaphysical themes, emphasizing sacred time, a new view of death, and mystical elements, demonstrating thematic kinship despite limited use of traditional metaphysical techniques.

  • Issue Year: 17/2025
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 60-72
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: English
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