Pegasus in poetry by Vyazemsky: demetaforization and deconstruction of the image
This article describes the process of demetaforization and deconstruction of the traditional poetic image of Pegasus, symbol of inspiration, in the verses by Vyazemsky. The main techniques of the poet is irony and play with direct and figurative meanings of words. Vyazemsky initially includes an image of Pegasus in satirical contexts that allows to turn poetry in a means of literary struggle. Then there is a demetaforization of the image: Pegasus is endowed with ''savagery'' and ''check'' and finally turns into a real post-horse. The poet's image also transforms. He is the passenger, and the traveler, and the rider - in one person. Accordingly, several Pegasi already involve the poet in the space of inspiration. ''Gaming poetry'' is an important characteristic of the method and style of Vyazemsky as a poet. So, an emblematic image of Pegasus is ironically refashioned by Vyazemsky. Mythical animal, a symbol of poetic inspiration, Pegasus transforms in a real post-horse. Keeping the features of the ''winged horse'', Pegasus becomes riding horses. Finally, number of ''winged horses'' is increasing, there is no one Pegasus, but some Pegasi bear the poet for inspiration not under saddle but in harness. Rightfully, it is deconstruction that Vyazemsky have done with a traditional image-symbol.