GENRE FEATURES OF THE NOVEL BY K. S. LEWIS ‘SPACE TRILOGY’
https://doi.org/10.21686/2413-2829-2017-4-184-188
Abstract
The article using the example of K. S. Lewis novel ‘Space Trilogy’ deals with such literary genre as science fiction and fantasy. The authors pay special attention to assessment of genre specificities of the novel by Russian and foreign literary critics. A wide range of appraisals is provided, their similarities and differences are shown concerning the genre nature of the novel. The authors interpreted literary genre of various philological schools and directions and underlined the role of science fiction and fantasy in revealing characters’ peculiarities in the novel. Philosophic comprehension of their grounds is also given.
About the Authors
Lyudmila N. Efimova
Plekhanov Russian University of Economics
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
PhD, Assistant Professor of the Department for Foreign Languages N 2 of the PRUE.
36 Stremyanny Lane, Moscow, 117997
Natal'ya A. Shekhireva
Plekhanov Russian University of Economics
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Senior Lecturer of the Department for Foreign Languages N 2 of the PRUE.
36 Stremyanny Lane, Moscow, 117997
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Review
For citations:
Efimova L.N., Shekhireva N.A. GENRE FEATURES OF THE NOVEL BY K. S. LEWIS ‘SPACE TRILOGY’. Vestnik of the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics. 2017;(4):184-188. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.21686/2413-2829-2017-4-184-188
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