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Aleksandrov A. S. From classics to modernism: The genre of parallel in feuilleton criticism. Speech Genres, 2026, vol. 21, iss. 1 (49), pp. 87-92. DOI: 10.18500/2311-0740-2026-21-1-49-87-92, EDN: WVUDPF
From classics to modernism: The genre of parallel in feuilleton criticism
The article deals with the genre and technique of parallel in feuilleton criticism of the early 20th century. The introduction examines theoretical works on various aspects of the analyzed phenomenon and formulates the task of the research – to expand theoretical ideas about the parallel genre, as well as to identify its additional characteristics and features. The basis of the research was formed by articles on modernist literature by leading feuilleton critics of the early 20th century, employees of the leading metropolitan editions Birzhevye Vedomosti, Slovo, Russkoye Slovo of A. V. Amfiteatrov, V. F. Botsyanovsky, A. A. Izmailov. The study particularly emphasizes the role of classical Russian literature in constructing parallels when reviewing works by contemporary writers. Comparison with the classics allowed critics to rise to the level of the author of the work, explain new creative intentions and aesthetic searches for new artistic directions. Also, the article considers the cases of comic techniques in constructing parallels, which are, among other things, an expression of a critical attitude towards the reviewed works.
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