Once again" about "unwanted people": the transformation from literary type to a concept (historical and functional aspect). Part II
The article continues the analysis of "unwanted people" in the literary criticism and journalism from the mid 19th century till the century's end. The focus of the authors' attention is on the polemic of Nikolay Dobrolyubov and Alexander Herzen concerning a historical role of "unwanted people" who are associated for them with generation of the intellectuals of the 1830s-40s. It is shown in the article that characteristic of "unwanted people" is built by critics on material of literature and actuals of life of modern society. In Nikolay Dobrolyubov's works, the leading place is taken by opposition "superfluous" Vs. "new" people. This opposition excepts the idea of continuity of generations. Alexander Herzen emphasises historical value of "superfluous men" for development of consciousness of the person and spiritual culture of society. As the author notes, traditions of criticism of the 1830s-60s had remained in criticism and journalism within the early 20th century. The idea of denial of "unwanted people" in Russia and recognition of value of their historical experience was updated in this period. The concept of "unwanted people" becomes the sign of tragic fate of Russian intellectuals.