THE GENRE SPECIFICITY OF E. LUKIN'S NOVEL “WE ROLLED YOUR SUN”
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10.18522/1995-0640-2026-2-127-135
The article examines the question of the genre nature of Evgeny Lukin's novel “We Rolled Your Sun”, which is one of the most prominent works of contemporary ironic prose. The relevance of the research is the need to define criteria for genre demarcation, allowing for the distinction between genres and genre varieties of scientific fiction and fantasy. The reinterpretation of the canon of classical Slavic fantasy in Lukin's work is of interest, such as the characteristic three-tiered model world of the fictional universe typical of Slavic mythology and the credo of the Berendean's. The importance of using elements of the comic, in particular satire, is emphasized not only as an artistic technique, but also as a method of critical analysis of cultural and social phenomena reflected in modern prose. It is noted that the author's position in the field of parodying the genre features of classical Slavic fantasy is conditioned in Lukin's work by following the canons of postmodern aesthetics, as well as the influence of extraliterary factors, primarily a critical attitude towards national and confessional conflicts. Through a multifaceted reinterpretation of myth, history and language, Evgeny Lukin's novel demonstrates a deep crisis of values, exposing illusions and revealing the contradictions of the era. Prospects for further research into the genre nature of Lukin's works are outlined, particularly from the perspective of postmodern intertextuality.
Key words: science fiction, fantasy, genre syncretism, Slavic fantasy, parody, E. Lukin
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