The power of time in lyrical poetry by Per Atterbom and Viktor Rydberg

The article focuses on the concept of time in human and global perspective poetry two Swedish authors 19th century: Per Atterbom Viktor Rydberg. These poets belong to different branches Romantic movement. represents early mystic Romanticism he is one first Sweden. Rydberg a post-Romantic poet: his poetic works contain features that are characteristic literature Romanticism, but they were written last decades century. theme power most important for both authors, it determines characters lyrical heroes poetics many their poems ways. destructive time. Thus, main fairy tale play “The Isle Bliss”, Hyperborean king Astolf nymph Felicia, live magical island aspire escape from Time, Time overcomes them. shows hasn’t its limits world beyond. who try apprehend rules immortal mythological creatures (the Tomten, elf river) cannot explain why has such an influence man mankind. This corresponds with philosophical matter meaning life. humans Rydberg’s lyrics do not overcome as perceive nature throw senses.