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Poetics of Transition: Studies in Russian Literary Culture (Second Half of the 17th – Early 18th Century)
This scholarly work examines a pivotal period in Russian literary history—the transition from the Middle Ages to the early modern era. Drawing on a wide range of original sources, including unique archival materials, the book explores the literary phenomena of Russia from the second half of the 17th century to the beginning of the 18th century.
The study provides a detailed description of the literary nature of book monuments that occupy a peripheral position within the genre system, demonstrating their distinctive poetics. It reveals the "mobility" of medieval literary canons as they adapt to the changing conditions of verbal creativity during this era. The book uncovers the transformation of authorial thinking against the backdrop of cultural and historical renewal, and examines the literary strategies of several major writers of this transitional period.
Key features include an analysis of the "epistolary manner" of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, the unique character of documentary book culture in the second half of the 17th century, and the role of historical texts in understanding the literary culture of the time. This volume is intended for philologists, historians, cultural scholars, and anyone interested in Russian literature and spiritual life during this transformative era.
