ORIENTAL MOTIVES IN “THE PILLAR OF FIRE” BY N. GUMILYOV
Abstract
The article offers the interpretation of oriental motives revealed in the book of poems “The Pillar of Fire” by N. Gumilyov. Persian theme is subordinated to the main direction of the poet’s artistic search. The poems of a small cycle about Persia are considered to be the result of reexamining of oriental theme in the light of European world outlook. The lyric subject goes on his “journeys” in the search of spiritual values which build up and strengthen the basis of his worldview and principles of his creative work. The article presents a detailed analysis of the poems “Imitation of Persian”, “Persian miniature”, “Drunken dervish” and “With Gypsies”. Oriental motives are compared with the overall context of N. Gumilyov’s poetry and biography.
Keywords
Персия,
фантазия,
восточный колорит,
философия,
духовность,
Persia,
fantasy,
oriental colour,
philosophy,
spirituality
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