BIBLICAL REMINISCENCES OF THE CONCEPT "CHRISTMAS" IN THE POETRY OF SERHIY ZHADAN

The article is devoted to the analysis of biblical reminiscences concept "Christmas" in Serhiy Zhadan's lyric work. sacrum considered historical and cultural context. religiosity Christmas holiday explored through a etymological prism. most important element work leading line ideality imperfect Ukrainians who do not betray their authenticity. And image-symbol used by poet as canvas strengthen illustration natural processes socio-national nature. interpreted beginning something new on deep sacred basis faith love poetry. relevance study determined challenges time, namely awakening aspects national consciousness against background struggle aggressor at 21st century. purpose analyze features author's interpretation methodological research descriptive analytical method, with help which we can investigate prism only poet's worldview, but also scientific base this issue. methodology receptive aesthetics allows explore modern Zhadan, context realities wartime, relevant. results are presented images-symbols Christmas-themed poems artistic means, symbolism, elements tonic structure poems, included unified postmodern perception reminiscences. conducted us draw following conclusions: motifs about were analyzed studied, where images Mary Magdalene, church, itself singled out. In particular, means methods conveying poetry analyzed. tonal was separately an structural technique accentuation motifs.