THE GENRE OF THE REMINISCENS BY V. YANOVSKIY

Abstract

The book of reminiscences by V.Yanovskiy Les
Champs-Élysées comprises the series of the memoirs of
them in exile of the fi rst wave. The author reproduces the
emigrant atmosphere in Paris in 1930-40s. He creates the
special genre of literary portraits. This is one of the most detailed
and substantial reminiscences about Russian emigrant
live. The abundance of facts and persons require more exact
defi nition, as this is a signifi cant feature of the prevailing role
of the author, who is often an acting person, and this also indicates
the genre peculiarities of an autobiography. The saturation
with witty observations, expressive, precise and contrasting
style of the author set the tone of the book, however, they
do not specify his preferences. Large-scale essay that vividly
conveys the boil of emigrant life.