“PRAYER IN THE CHAMBER” BY L. BORODIN AS A FORM OF THE AUTHOR’S LYRIC SELF-EXPRESSION

Abstract

The article deals with L. Borodin’s little-known poem “Prayer in the Chamber”. With the help of the hermeneutical approach, features of the lyrical psychology of the author in the poetic text and artistic means of expression are revealed. Traditions of poetic prayer in literature are traced. Particular attention is paid to the writer’s main life values, mentioned in the work, as well as to his religious vision, which influenced the worldview and creativity. A conclusion is drawn that L. Borodin continues the genre of a prayer in literature.