UNKNOWN INSCRIPTS OF VLADIMIR MAYAKOVSKY: THE PROBLEM OF ATTRIBUTION
The article deals with two Mayakovsky inscripts from private collections. These are dedicatory inscriptions on books containing poetic impromptu. They are united by the theme of Lenin. Inscripts are analyzed from a textual and stylistic point of view. Biographical information is used to clarify the facts that raise doubts about the authorship of Mayakovsky or the authenticity of the poet's autograph. The inscripts are important biographical sources. First of all, gift inscriptions with the author's dates of donation are important here. No less importance are the inscripts indicating any special relationship or events that connected the addressee of the inscription and the author of the book. It is also essential for researchers to indicate in the inscription the place of meeting and the appearance of the inscription.