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

by Vera Zubareva and Vera Zubarev

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 031330193X
• ISBN13: 9780313301933
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"