CHRISTMAS IN THE LYRICS OF A. PARKAU

Abstract

The article analyzes the lyrics of A. Parkau, dedicated to the theme of Christmas. The theme of Christmas in her poems is connected with Russia and with the memories of childhood. Memories of this holiday are saturated with tactile, color, auditory and visual details that correlate with other images of the past. The events of later life, presented through a “kaleidoscope” of fragmentary details, “shining through” time  and distance, which contributed to overcoming pain and suffering, enhanced the perception of the beauty of the holiday. Spiritual experiences of the poetess, images filled with transcendental meaning conveyed the desire to escape from real suffering and forget about the hardships of everyday life.