The article takes up the subject of „redundant people” in the interwar Ukrainian literature. Although this literary image originated in English literature, it evokes almost immediate associations with Russian literature, including writings by Alexander Pushkin, Ivan Turgenev, or Ivan Gonczarov. The present article proves that this literary motif can also be traced in Ukrainian literature, especially in the writings by Mykola Khvylovy. The author of the article makes an attempt to prove that Khvylovy did not limit himself to draw from Russian literature, but forwarded his own idea of a “redundant man.” In his own view, the idea referred to a “redundant revolutionary” — a former participant of the revolution, who — after it has ended — feels abandoned, which in fact deepens his frustration and disillusionment.
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Vol. 24 (2014)
Published: 2020-07-15
10.31261/RSL
English
Język Polski
Русский