The dramatic legacy of L.M. Leonov in the modern literary process: to the question of the theory of realism and its trends
The dramatic legacy of L.M. Leonov in the modern literary process: to the question of the theory of realism and its trends Studying the dramatic works of Leonid Leonov, the author explores the process of Leonov's method in the modern literary process. The main points of view of the leading scientists (Leonovedy) on the particular style and method of the writer and the attribution of his work to the literary movements of the last century have been described. Analyzing the philological studies of literary critics of the 20th century, as well as those ones of the recent years, the author proves that the symbolism is one of the main elements in Leonov's dramatic, along with philosophical, deep psychologism, a wide range of the issues raised.