Diachronic Asymmetry as a Comparativist Problem

This article offers an unpopular comparativistic method that does not fit into the previously known conceptual frameworks of comparative literature. In order to be more clearly distinguished from hermeneutic practices existing in comparativistics, a brief overview some basic views on subject literature has been made. Thus, it becomes clear we only ignore contactological aspect, but apply this approach, is necessary prove absence any form direct or indirect interaction. terms typology, requirement non-appropriation common cultural area direction. The manifestations typological aspects (e.g., similar motives characteristics character model) are seen as consequence and prerequisite for carrying out procedure. proposed model illustrated by paralleling two diachronously different artistic worlds which there factual evidence they meet criteria set us — those François Villon Karel Hynek Mácha. We consider modus possible without ignoring others. On contrary, tendency extend field new options rethinking dialogism explanation interliterary relationships, also system returning questions about human existence at times national contexts.