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Abstract: The collection of poems, My Sister – Life stands as one of the masterpieces crafted by the eminent Russian poet and Nobel Prize laureate, B. L. Pasternak. Examined through the lens of M. M. Bakhtin’s dialogic theory, the verses within these poems vividly depict the intricate process of poetic creation. The vocabulary, titles, and stanzas reveal layers of meta meanings, showcasing a nuanced poetic finesse. Furthermore, the poems exhibit signs of intertextuality: they are accompanied by a textual “frame” that is abundant in epigraphs and dedications. Through strategic employment of quotations and infusion of musical elements, the poems intertwine seamlessly with the works of European and American poets and composers, as well as with the grandeur of European opera. Notably, Pasternak’s collection establishes intertextual dialogues with Russian classical literature, transcending temporal and spatial confines. Embedded within the poetic fabric are not only images of culture, history, and geography, but also visceral motifs like “lips,” invoking human body. Through the deft manipulation of these symbols, the poet constructs a unique artistic chronotope, emblematic of his unified worldview.

About the author(s) :

Ren Shubi

Henan Normal University (Xinxiang, People’s Republic of China)

ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9604-0563

Publication Timeline:

Date of receipt: 26.03.2024; date of publication: 28.03.2025

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