The article analyzes the image of Christian St. Mary of Egypt and the use of this image by F. M. Dostoevsky both in draft and preparatory notes, and in the texts of fiction. According to the author’s research, the image of Mary of Egypt appears on the pages of the early works of Dostoevsky (for the first time in the story of 1848) and is used by the writer throughout his career. In the course of studying the references to this saint by Dostoevsky, it becomes clear that they are all connected with the idea of a radical change in the lives of heroes, with the accomplishment of their feat. The image of the repentant and newly found God sinner helps the author to imagine the only possible way, suitable for erring and mistaken heroes. The image of Mary of Egypt reveals a topic that is dear to Dostoevsky. The topic of transfiguration and spiritual rebirth of a man, as well as the idea of self-control, the struggle with passions and evil inclinations of human nature.
The image of Mary of Egypt in the work of F. M. Dostoevsky
Cavazza A.
2019
Abstract
The article analyzes the image of Christian St. Mary of Egypt and the use of this image by F. M. Dostoevsky both in draft and preparatory notes, and in the texts of fiction. According to the author’s research, the image of Mary of Egypt appears on the pages of the early works of Dostoevsky (for the first time in the story of 1848) and is used by the writer throughout his career. In the course of studying the references to this saint by Dostoevsky, it becomes clear that they are all connected with the idea of a radical change in the lives of heroes, with the accomplishment of their feat. The image of the repentant and newly found God sinner helps the author to imagine the only possible way, suitable for erring and mistaken heroes. The image of Mary of Egypt reveals a topic that is dear to Dostoevsky. The topic of transfiguration and spiritual rebirth of a man, as well as the idea of self-control, the struggle with passions and evil inclinations of human nature.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.