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An analysis of thematics, poetics, and aesthetics in Ivan Bunin's prose narratives

Lee, Sang Ryong

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Title
An analysis of thematics, poetics, and aesthetics in Ivan Bunin's prose narratives
Author(s)
Lee, Sang Ryong
Issue Date
1993
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Pachmuss, Temira A.
Department of Study
Literature, Slavic and East European
Discipline
Literature, Slavic and East European
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
Literature, Slavic and East European
Language
eng
Abstract
  • "To underline significant aspects of the human condition in imaginative structures, Bunin contrives a properly suitable relationship between ""form"" and ""content"" without losing aesthetic effects. With this literary perspective, Bunin consistently attempts to pursue the most fundamental questions of human existence: the questions of freedom and necessity, body and spirit, the eternity of nature and the limited fate of human being on the earth. Throughout his literary career, Bunin endeavors to achieve this literary goal with authentic creativity."
  • "Also, the structural analysis of ""form"" has a significant meaning in his prose works, because Bunin brought to his works an innovative approach to narrative techniques and the unique building of structure. To intensify the literary effect of his works, Bunin attempts to create the relevant structural ""form,"" which can fit the development of the thematic plot. This kind of structural method is found consistently in Bunin's prose narrative together with various stylistic characteristics. At the same time, to intensify the aesthetic effects in his works, Bunin elaborately uses the lyrical perception of nature, color and mood, and the artistic unity of narrative tempo and tension."
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Copyright 1993 Lee, Sang Ryong

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