TWO BEGGARS: LERMONTOV’S SOURCE IN K. SIMONOV’S POEM “IN A DREAM, I SAW A WEDDING... ”

Abstract

The article is devoted to the study of literary and cultural traditions in Simonov’s poem “In a dream, I saw a wedding…” The source of the work is defined to be the Lermontov’s poem “The Beggar”. A comparative analysis revealed that Simonov keeps composition in two parts, but refuses the direct allegory. Also revealed is the second source of the poem - a folklore plot about the return of the husband to the wedding of his wife. It’s established the Soviet poet used the plot of sources, but changed their assessment, equally not accepting Lermontov’s and folklore axiology. His own system of values is based on extreme maximalism, uncompromising and strong feelings. But these features, close to romanticism, are combined with realistic detail, colloquial style and the psychological complexity of the lyric hero.