“HITLER SATIRE” IN THE NOVEL “LOOK WHO’S BACK” BY TIMUR VERMES

Abstract

Aim. The aim of this work is to investigate the features of a satirical image of Hitler created by Timur Vermesh and to determine the tasks that the author of the novel set for himself by creating this image. Methodology. Use is made of the cultural-historical method, systematic approach, and cultural analysis to examine the image of Hitler in Timur Vermesh’s novel “Look who’s back” in the context of metairony. Results. It is found that the author uses metairony, endowing Hitler with the archetypal features of Wotan and immersing him in modern German reality in order to satirically depict modern German society and warn the society against false confidence that it will be able to prevent the arrival of a new Fuhrer. Research implications. The results of the study can be used in the framework of general lectures on the history of foreign literature, optional classes on actual German-language prose.