A. Platonov's Poetics of the 1920s-1930s Short Stories

Abstract

This article is devoted to the analysis of Andrei Platonov's poetics in his works of the 1920s and 1930s. It examines the main themes and motifs of his prose, such as the grotesque, philosophical metaphors, and the imagery and metaphor of the road. Special attention is paid to the combination of the realities of post-war famine with the fantastic and symbolic principles in Platonov's work. The article also explores Platonov's authorial style, his original vocabulary, the psychological depth of his characters, and the philosophical profundity of his works. It analyzes how Platonov reflects the inner worlds of his characters, their search for the meaning of life, and their relationship with the socialist ideas that permeate his work.