“WINGED LINES” – FEATHERED CHARACTERS IN CREATIVITY OF G.R. DERZHAVIN. SEMANTICS, POETICS, AXIOLOGY

Abstract

The article analyzes forms and methods of using characters endowed with the ability to fly, both real and fantastic, in Derzhavin’s work, highlighting the main group of feathered creatures ‒ birds from the point of view of poetics and axiology of their inclusion in works of different genres. The objective of this research is to analyze forms and methods of embodying characters endowed with the ability to fly, both real and fantastical, in works of Derzhavin, with a focus on the main group of feathered beings – birds ‒ from the perspective of poetics and the axiological significance of their incorporation into works of various genres. The multifaceted semantics and value significances of winged characters in the poetic works of different genres showcase new facets of the richness of Derzhavin’s poetics, which combines features of classicist canons with sentimental motifs and realistic details. The study of the creative work of G.R. Derzhavin, encompassing all his poetic genres, allows for a vivid demonstration of the poet’s inherent diversity in artistic forms of representation of “feathered” characters as metaphors, comparisons, and paraphrases that express both traditionally classicist symbolic meanings and idyllic sentimental emotions of admiration for nature, alongside ironic and frankly satirical interpretations in the spirit of fable allegory. Expanding the analysis to include new groups of natural images and characters will reveal new traits of G.R. Derzhavin’s artistic worldview and enrich understanding of his creativity.