To the question of subject line and genre specifics of “fairy tale” Night of Christ by M. Y. Saltykov-Shchedrin Cover Image

K otázke sujetovej a žánrovej špecifiky „rozprávky“ Kristova noc M. J. Saltykova-Ščedrina
To the question of subject line and genre specifics of “fairy tale” Night of Christ by M. Y. Saltykov-Shchedrin

Author(s): Katarína Mäsiarová
Subject(s): Literary Texts
Published by: Česká asociace slavistů
Keywords: genre; M. Y. Saltykov-Shchedrin; subject line; “fairy tale”

Summary/Abstract: Tales are one of the most famous satirical works of M. Y. Saltykov-Shchedrin. Despite the name of the cycle, it includes a number of works, which by their formal characteristics are very different from the rest of tales of the cycle. One of these remarkable works is a “fairy tale” Night of Christ, which being almost devoid of the elements of fabulousness and magic belongs to another genre form. This article focuses on this “tale” in terms of the specifics of the plot, genre, composition and imagery. The author sets herself the goal to define the basis of features thanks to which this work is included in the cycle of tales and has a well-founded place among other tales.

  • Issue Year: 2012
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 13-22
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Slovak