2017-№4 (57) Article 15

Yevdokimova A.S.

J.P. Polonsky’s “Darejan of Imereti”: Historical Literary Analysis. P.120- 130.

UDC 821.161.1-21.09«20»

The paper analyzes the history of creating and publishing a Russian poet J.P. Polonsky’s 5-act drama “Darejan of Imereti” (1852). Special attention is given to the analysis of the historical background of the play, which is based on an episode of Georgian history of the late 17th century (the period of inter-necine conflicts in Imereti). The paper focuses on the unknown play by J.P. Polonsky in order to ensure

a better understanding of its historical and literary background. The paper shows that J.P. Polonsky was deeply interested in the past of the Caucasus region, where he had done his military service in 1846–1851. The paper maintains that no unanimous data have been obtained on the subject of censorship and its role in prohibiting the staging and publication of the play. The paper provides various solutions to a number of contradictory issues: a dedication to S.A. Gagarina, the theme and subject matter of the play, its historical background, J.P. Polonsky’s attitude to the national theatre. The research allows the author to conclude that “Darejan of Imereti” complies with genre requirements and has a great stage potential. The author underlines the importance of further research of unpublished versions of the play.

 

J.P. Polonsky’s drama, creation history, stage potential, the Tiffliss theatre, Georgian history of the 17th century, theatrical and literary censorship.

 

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