On the problem of cyclization of “Little Tragedies” by A. S. Pushkin

The article proposes a new version of the cycle-forming organization “Little Tragedies” by A. S. Pushkin, after brief excursion through already existing concepts group scenes and plays united in Russian culture under non-author’s general name Tragedies”. intra-textual situation unexpected, spontaneous inspiration central characters included cycle is put forward as binding compositional element. It this recurring element that accompanies either beginning plot action or, on contrary, its climax. Walsingham (A Feast Time Plague) Mozart (Mozart Salieri) are liable to sudden (for Walsingham, comes surprise, but so surprised result he hurries demonstrate composition his “friend” Salieri, unwittingly provoking envier crime). “improviser” love song Don Guan (The Stone Guest), who spoke Donna Anna set out path inevitable death. moment becomes for all three harbinger end, however, it far hypothetical. Baron Miserly Knight), strikingly different from other protagonists, also experiences such moment, spontaneously deciding arrange “feast” himself alone with wealth. At returns thought heir, which will push him slander In conclusion article, parallel carefully drawn between mood biographical author, enthusiastically indulged work, state heroes plays, “inherited” their creator same being intoxicated inspiration.