This analysis reveals cultural strategies of tricksterism in Karamzin’s work, indicating significant Enlightenment influences.
Key Points
The study finds that Karamzin's protagonist embodies complex traits of a trickster, blending various roles and cultural identities.
Count N. N. reflects aspects of libertines and a romantic archetype, demonstrating a multifaceted character amid Enlightenment ideologies.
Employing cultural-historical and comparative methods, the analysis delineates the protagonist's connection to Enlightenment ideals and chaos.
The research highlights the impact of Enlightenment social upheavals on trickster behaviors, emphasizing a shift from classicism to cultural synthesis.