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A Systems Approach to Literature
Mythopoetics of Chekhov's Four Major Plays
Vera Zubarev
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A Systems Approach to Literature

Mythopoetics of Chekhov's Four Major Plays

Vera Zubarev Vera Zubarev

January 1997

Praeger

Series: Contributions to the Study of World Literature

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Zubarev proposes a systematic approach to literary analysis based on the mythopoetic search for mythological archetypes, and offers a new interpretation of Chekhov's major plays.

The analysis of the mythopoetics of a literary work involves the search for mythological archetypes, parallels, paradigms, and motives in a literary text. In a new attempt at an integrated vision of literary works, Zubarev presents a comprehensive approach on the basis of mythopoetics. Her theory is verified through a close examination of four of Chekhov's major plays: The Seagull, Uncle Vanya, Three Sisters, and The Cherry Orchard. Zubarev presents a compelling approach to literary analysis, and explores the enigmatic roots of Chekhov's universal significance. Her mythopoetic study sheds light on why Chekhov's plays are moving in any language and in any time.
Preface
Systems Approach and the Mytholiterary Continuum
The Seagull: Decaying Arcadia
Uncle Vanya: "The Iliad" of Domestic Scope
Three Sisters: An Army Without a General or The Weedy Tree of Life
The Cherry Orchard: A Wandering Land
Bibliography
Notes
Index




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