Nana Kupradze
The University of Georgia.
Associate Professor.
Tbilisi, Georgia
ORCID: 0009-0002-0913-3734
Nana Kupradze
The University of Georgia.
Associate Professor.
Tbilisi, Georgia
ORCID: 0009-0002-0913-3734
Interpretation of influence on the example of the creative life of two writers
(Raphiel Eristavi and Vazha-Pshavela)
Literary influence is an integral part of literal writing. It can refer to artistic language, style, writing style, subject matter, and more. Such an influence does not diminish the talent of the creator.
Literary scholars have studied and analyzed several such influences. At this stage, we also paired the names of Raphiel Eristavi and Vazha-Pshavela in this context.
It all started with the fact that in 1895-1896 the magazine "Moambe" and in 1896 the newspaper "Novoe Obozrenie" published the literary letters of Grigol Kipshidze, which, among others, were about the influence of the work of Rafiel Eristavi and the Razikashvili brothers.
In the letter "Raphiel Eristavi and his literary work", the researcher did not share the opinion of Yona Meunargia regarding the fact that Raphiel Eristavi's poem "Native Khevsurisa" created "the whole school" and it seems that the Razikashvili brothers are the first in this school.
The researcher denies any influence and believes that it was not an influence, but the result of time. The monotony is explained by the kinship of talent, the kindred of the soul, and not by influence, by imitating each other" ("Moambe", 1895, N10) The second letter, which was printed in the newspaper "Novoe Obozrenie" in 1896, is imbued with the same pathos. Vazha-Pshavela was no stranger to such an attitude. They also talked about the influence of his creativity and folk word of mouth.
Vazha-Pshavela responded to these opinions in letters, "Criticism of IP. Vartagawas" and "pro domo sua" ("about me"). At this stage, the second letter is noteworthy for us, because it directly refers to the influence of Rafiel Eristavi and Vazha-Pshavela. Vazha-Pshavela believes that literary influence is acceptable and legitimate. He supports his opinion based on the "gradual law" in the literature and several arguments. "Influence on the writer is necessary, otherwise the writer would be an empty, lifeless being, if at the same time, he is not a living expression of the world." What should sound his voice if he did not hear a story, or a poem, or a case, did not see the circumstances of life as exciting, or was deafened by the events of nature? These are the external factors, and it is the inner heart that absorbs them, and pours them into the mold (pro domo sua). Regarding the direct influence of Rafiel Eristavi's work, the poet answers: "Raphiel's poems, both written in a secular style and in a typical mountain style, moved my heart in a different way, moved it in a different way. At the same time, let's not forget that even though you were an apprentice then, I knew a lot of folk, Pshauri, and Khevsuri poems; I loved this kilo, it held a special place in my heart" ("pro domo sua").
In the letter, Vazha-Pshavela boldly speaks about this issue and names the writers and works that became the inspiration for his wonderful creations. It is interesting, the attitude of the writer himself towards influence as an event. The writer believes that it is legitimate, and even necessary for the development of his talent; It is an opportunity for the writer to find his own style, to discover his own possibilities.
Keywords: Rafiel Eristavi, Vazha-Pshavela, Literary influence.