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The continuation plot as a manifestation of self-reflection in Mike Naumenko’s songs “Suburban Blues” and “Suburban Blues no. 2”
https://doi.org/10.28995/2686-7249-2024-3-137-146
Abstract
The article is an analysis of literary self-reflection based on the material of M. Naumenko’s songs “Suburban Blues” and “Suburban Blues no. 2” which are considered as a mini-cycle, including the original plot and the continuation plot. Both texts are distinguished by a high degree of visualization which is made possible by Naumenko’s mention of a large number of subject details. Visualization attains a cinematic quality, which is reflected in the way of naming the above works in the cinematic prequel and sequel tradition. From the point of view of genre specificity, the first song can be called a philosophical and psychological drama, and the second – a melodrama. Those genres are in demand today primarily in cinema. The author of the article concludes that the change in genre originality from the first to the second text can be explained by connecting the mini-cycle with the third song, “Bitter Angel”, which enhances the drama of the other two works.
About the Author
Z. G. StankovichRussian Federation
Zinaida G. Stankovich, Cand. of Sci. (Philology), associate professor
18, Kremlevskaya St., Kazan, 420008
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For citation: Stankovich Z.G. The continuation plot as a manifestation of self-reflection in Mike Naumenko’s songs “Suburban Blues” and “Suburban Blues no. 2”. RSUH/RGGU Bulletin: “Literary Teory. Linguistics. Cultural Studies”, Series. 2024;(3):137-146. https://doi.org/10.28995/2686-7249-2024-3-137-146
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