RELIGIOUS SEARCH AND SECTARIAN UTOPIA IN ANDREY BELY'S NOVEL "THE SILVER DOVE"

Abstract

The article analyses Andrey Bely's novel "The Silver Dove" in the context of his religious, spiritual and artistic search during 1905–1907. Analysis of the novel's architectonics reveals both Christian and occult motifs and images. The main character's denial of sectarian utopia based on the "spiritualization of flesh" concept, as well as his inner self-crucifixion (confession of guilt) brings positive outlook to the ending of the novel.

Keywords

• Christian motifs
• Russian sectarianism
• alchemical work