THE POETICS OF ELENA GABOVA’S TEENAGE WORKS

Abstract

The article analyzes features of the poetics of teenage novels and short stories by a modern Russian writer Elena Gabova, as well as the means of expressing adolescent problems, one of which is the problem of growing up. The poetics of the following works are analyzed: “Do not let the Redhead on the lake”, “The Crow”, “Rain from the last century”, “Moscow believes in tears”, “Waiting for scarlet sails”, “Cinderella from a family of many children”, “School years are not childish”, “Oak Tolik Sergeevich”, “Seagull with a frozen look”, “Deuce in behavior”, “After all, you’re my friend”. The results of the analysis of the poetics of the names are presented, the specificity of the system of images of these works is revealed. The poetics of Elena Gabova’s works shows the gradual process of growing up of a teenager, his knowledge of himself and life, the acquisition of life experience, knowledge and skills.