Reflecting on the Essence of Russianness in Intertextual “Encyclopaedia” of Wiktor Jerofiejew
Weronika Biegluk-Leś
Wydział Filologiczny. Uniwersytet w BiałymstokuAbstract
In his "Encyklopedia duszy rosyjskiej" Wiktor Jerofiejew performs a brutal vivisection of his nation’s cultural memory. The key concepts of history, power, nation, and fatherland gain a new erudite interpretation. Consistent in uncovering totalitarian discourse, Jerofiejew demythologizes opinions and prejudices, deconstructs ideas, concepts and attitudes. While bringing to life the portrait of Russian mentality and their national character, he proposes hierarchy but never accepts taboos. Consequently, "Encyklopedia" does not appeal to popular tastes. It is a multifaceted “miniature gallery”, a bitter diagnosis of the essence of Russianness and the condition of Russian culture.
Keywords:
Russian postmodernism, deconstruction, intertextuality, RussiannessWydział Filologiczny. Uniwersytet w Białymstoku
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