Time and space in Sigbjørn Obstfelder’s prose poetry

The article dwells upon the time and space in Sigbjørn Obstfelder’s prose poetry. genre of poetry came to Scandinavia at end 19th century, on peak French symbolism popularity. strong influence symbolist Charles Baudelaire is obvious works. most significant feature that defines chronotope poems opposition between man nature. By a person author means not lyrical hero but other people, whole society, essence which can be described as “the abode many people”. “Other people” are synonymous with concept “city”, this clearly seen his poems. poet describes both nature city details chaos extremely contrasts rich harmonious life harmony chaos, sincerity alienation emphasized by contrast sounds city: weeping, sobbing, screaming, roaring sound drops, rustling leaves singing birds. Despite beauty still cannot exist outside for long time. Perhaps he only borderline state — people nature, trying combine, unite mind worlds, staying alone them. common all transition border crossing it explain originality