Published: 2020-10-07

Phantoms around us. The tale of Vladimir Kantor as an example of magical realism

Urszula Ewa Trojanowska Logo ORCID

Abstract

In the article, the work of Vladimir Kantor is considered in the perspective of magical realism. Particular attention is paid to the coexistence of different layers and dimensions in one space. According to the magical-realistic perception of the world, its image in Kantor's work is fully realistic, but not restricted by matter or the principles of physics. The apparitions affect the fate of the main character and his family. He tries to understand their nature and role, and also undertakes a fight with them. The categories of time and space, and above all the narrative situation of the story also correspond to the fundamental features of texts classified as magical realism.

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Trojanowska, U. E. (2020). Phantoms around us. The tale of Vladimir Kantor as an example of magical realism. Przegląd Rusycystyczny [Russian Studies Review], (1). https://doi.org/10.31261/pr.7925

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No. 1 (2021)
Published: 2020-12-28


ISSN: 0137-298X
Ikona DOI 10.31261/pr

Publisher
Polskie Towarzystwo Rusycystyczne oraz Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego

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