HARMONY AND DRAMA OF LIFE IN THE NOVEL OF YUSUF IDRIS

Abstract

The article examines the novel of the Egyptian writer of the twentieth century, Yusuf Idris. The author notes the character of the novel in the 50-80s, characterized by a special interest in the implementation of the socio-psychological direction in Egyptian literature. On the example of three works of the writer, shown changes in his worldview and, as a result, in his artistic vision. From the harmonious perception of life, the writer gradually, over the years, moves to a deep pessimistic, even misanthropic view of man. The paper shows the intermediate position of the novel “The Language of Pain”, in which the author still sympathizes, encourages and cheers up his hero. The article considers features of the plot of the novel, which allow revealing the author’s idea, his understanding of the essence of a person and the changes taking place in his mind. Internal monologues and the author’s thought organize the development of the story structure of the novel.