Motifs of the crisis of the Russian family and national statehood in the epic trilogy of Boleslav Markevich (“A Quarter of a Century Ago”, “The Turning Point” and “The Void”)

In Soviet times, Boleslav Markevich's novel trilogy was unconditionally considered to be among the most orthodox anti-nihilistic works. However, already contemporary author, conservative criticism nihilists artistically weakest heroes of this trilogy. What is in centre narrative, historical fate Russian nobility, which suffered a crushing defeat during “great reforms” 1860s, rather than nihilists. Markevich shows that associated with deep spiritual crisis enlightened part supported national statehood, latter preserving moral foundations strengthened family. his trilogy, depicts rapidly growing those foundations, fertile ground for flourishing nihilism. case, close Fyodor Dostoevsky, who “Demons” first time had showed continuity between cultural nobles and are their heirs, children latter. The lack faith fathers gave rise nihilism sons. That why Markevich’s focus on nobility as, due writer turned out thoughtful art historian.