Obraz zarazy w poezji Dmitrija Chwostowa

The subject of the article is image plague (specifically — cholera) that struck Russia in 1830, which was presented two poems by a graphomaniac poet Dmitry Khvostov (1757–1835). aim research to discuss detail poetic epidemic Cholera 1830 and July Petropolis. portayal cholera Russia’s largest metropolises focuses not only on plague’s daunting form effect, but also strategies combating it. uses descriptive, biographical, analytical, comparative intertextual methods research, led conclusion method imaging used typical for era classicism literary tradition M. Lomonosov, terms originality artistry, it did show any greater value. identified with evil unclean forces, fight against as an expression highest bravery. descriptions are accompanied passages panegyric poetry praising tsar his actions taken during pandemic.