For an artist, the surrounding life is not only a source of inspiration and a subject of aesthetic interest. She scanned him moral sense, and she herself, in turn, conquering the artist, generates and strengthens this feeling in him. For Pasternak, the artist was always a “hostage”, but also a “debtor”, devoted to art to the end. The awareness of the specialness and chosenness of the poet’s fate also distinguishes the late Pasternak. It is multiplied by life experience, in-depth analysis and therefore truly impressive. It emphasizes and puts forward a moral aspect - the idea of the artist’s responsibility to the whole world, to art itself and directly to people.
The deep organic nature of the theme of duty and service is confirmed in Pasternak by the variety of options for its expression. It appears in the logic of cultural, historical and evangelical comparisons - in the poem “Hamlet”. Or it suddenly appears, on the crest of a free and broad lyrical wave, in “Earth.” Or - rather unusually - it acquired a melting character almost like a maxim in the poem “Being famous is ugly.”
The poem "Being Famous Is Ugly" was written by recognized master during the period of his “last songs”. It conveys the poet’s internal perception of his role, the very essence of his existence on earth.
Late Pasternak is academic. He sparingly uses the artistic means that are in his arsenal, but this does not make his poems drier, but only emphasizes the skill of the poet, faithful to his image of the world, different from what Soviet literature offered:
Being famous is not nice.
This is not what lifts you up.
No need to create an archive,
Shake over manuscripts.
In this poem, Pasternak contrasts his creative path with the path of Vladimir Mayakovsky, immoderately glorified after Stalin declared him “the best poet of our time.” Well, the leader needed a “court” poet who would carry the ideological guidelines of modernity to the masses, and by the will of fate, his choice fell on the famous futurist. But Pasternak was disgusted by the fate of the “famous” that befell Mayakovsky; he could not imagine life outside of secrecy and invisibility, and he always separated true poetry from near-literary vanity.
Let us note for now: it is contraindicated for a poet, as Pasternak believed, to be famous, to “keep archives”; success is detrimental to his talent
and hype. In addition, the public's love is fleeting, sometimes unfair, and often subject to fashion. The poet, of course, creates for people; this is precisely the essential meaning of any creative act. But precisely, for and in the name of the people, and not for the sake of their enthusiastic assessments, and especially not for the purpose of pleasing the tastes of those in power. Pasternak treats fame as a worldly vanity; his art is akin to the mercy of the celestials who give people benefits without demanding anything in return. The poet experiences joy from creativity itself. It is his element and way of existence. He cannot help but compose; for him it means to live, pouring out his soul in sounds, filling the world with beauty.
The poet formulates the maxim: “The goal of creativity is dedication.” In the first place for Pasternak is the highest sensitivity, responsiveness to moral impressions, and not the transformation of life into the life of a poet. Actually, in Pasternak’s later poems, with their lofty, preaching assertion of duty, a decisive activation of the “I” is visible, no longer so much an eyewitness to the world process, but rather its direct accomplice. And in the poem “Being Famous is Ugly,” this activation is taken to the limit. In the subtext of the poem there is the same desire for unity characteristic of Pasternak, but, being complicated by a feeling of incomprehension, the subjective moment in the poem is obvious - it expresses itself not directly, but indirectly, through conflict. All this introduces new accents into the artist’s philosophical and aesthetic concept, but does not destroy its foundation - the affirmation of unity with the world as a life-giving and morally formative principle.
In general, the poem requires thoughtful reading in the context of all of Pasternak’s lyrics, its thematic features, philosophical orientation, specific features. About how dangerous it is to draw conclusions regarding works great poet how difficult it is to penetrate art world it is evidenced by Mandelstam’s arrogantly expressed opinion that “It’s not beautiful to be famous” “sounds like an official report.” Mandelstam was wrong: what the poem does not have is “officiality”; rather, it creates the impression of a teaching message, but confidential, sincere, honest, like an intimate conversation between good friends.
Pasternak's signs attract attention colloquial speech: “to shake over manuscripts”, “to be a byword on everyone’s lips”, “in the end”, “not in sight”, “for inch inch" The poet uses phraseological units and colloquial expressions, which impart special expressiveness to speech with a small volume of words and convey conversational intonation.
There is another important aspect of interpreting the poem. Although the exceptional eight verses cannot be assigned to any specific place Holy Scripture, it should be noted that they, like the entire text, consist of biblical words. “It’s Ugly to Be Famous” is focused in content and poetics on the evangelical apostolic epistles. Pasternak, a deeply religious man who fell into the trap of atheistic Russian literature Soviet period, nevertheless remains true to his moral principles and religious beliefs and formulates those moral laws and ethical dogmas, without which a true artist cannot imagine the life.
Boris Leonidovich Pasternak - poet-philosopher, thoughtful artist, peering interestedly into surrounding life. The inquisitive mind of the poet wants to penetrate into the very essence of things, understand them and tell the world about his discoveries. In essence, the poet sums up his work with the poem “Being Famous is Ugly.” But summing up does not mean putting an end to it. The last book lyricism is not the end of Pasternak’s poetry, always looking to the future, tuned to the perception of its call:
Others on the trail
They will pass your path by an inch,
But defeat comes from victory
You don't have to differentiate yourself.
A true artist is always a pioneer. Others will follow him, perhaps without even remembering whose footsteps they are following. But can this have any significance for a poet who devotes himself entirely to creativity, without reserve, and in his self-giving is likened to Jesus Christ, performing the feat of the cross? Living like this is hard, sometimes unbearable, but such is the fate of a poet. Only then is a masterpiece of art born when the human soul is alive, when it is open to the world and people:
And should not a single slice
Don't give up on your face
But to be alive, alive and only,
Alive and only until the end.
This is how Pasternak’s poem ends, and his final book of lyrics is imbued with the same sentiments. This is his last - no, constant, everlasting and forever living - poetic word.
Which attracts attention with the extraordinary brightness of her talent. His poems interest many intellectual minds and are extremely popular. Many lines of his immortal creations have long become quotations. The analysis of the poem “It’s Ugly to Be Famous,” given in this article, will be of interest not only to literary scholars, but also to everyone who is interested in
The state of the lyrical hero
He is very tense, but confident that he is right. Pasternak's lyrical hero seeks the truth in this world and comes to certain conclusions only thanks to own experience. A true creator is always a pioneer. He creates something that will later serve as a road a large number people, will lead them to a new understanding of truth and the world around them.
The lyrical hero does not rush around, is not lost in conjectures, he is completely calm and confident. Of course, it took him quite a long time to go all the way from start to finish and come to the point of becoming an artist. The fate of anyone creative person associated with torment, eternal spiritual search, service to art.
Let's try to analyze. “It’s not beautiful to be famous” (Pasternak’s poem) is intended to show the soul of the poet with his conflicting feelings. Like any creator, he is constantly in search of his place in the world. This is what Pasternak tells readers.
“Being famous is ugly”: analysis
In this lyrical work, the author touches on several topics relating to the creative process and human existence in general. Success and fame, in his opinion, are temporary. It is unacceptable to set these components as a goal, otherwise real creativity will fade and turn into simple making money. An artist must not cultivate greed and self-interest; he must be sincere and truthful.
If a simple man in the street can be forgiven for having a certain inclination towards profit, then for a poet such a “hobby” can turn out to be detrimental. Any creative person has a very vulnerable soul. Lies and deception destroy it, deprive it of a sense of self-sufficiency and peace. What conclusions does the analysis allow us to draw?
“It’s not nice to be famous” emphasizes the great role of the poet in public life, determines its place in the universe. The artist always paves the way to the future, he does not live in the present, and therefore is never satisfied, completely satisfied. This is the main idea that Pasternak emphasizes in the poem “Being Famous is Ugly.” Analysis of this lyrical work aimed at revealing the essence of creativity.
Why does the poet live?
The purpose of a word artist is different from that of most people. Any creative personality has the ability to feel and perceive things that a simple layman would simply not pay attention to. The Creator is always sensitive to what is happening; for him there are no unnecessary trifles. A poet should not be constantly busy everyday things, otherwise he will lose himself. He needs more time to be alone with his own infinite essence and realize the significance of everything that happens. Otherwise, any artist is doomed to countless torments and suffering.
Truth represents for him highest value. For the sake of truth, he is ready to endure temporary hardships and go towards his goal. Freedom represents the poet's guide. There is no way to do without it. Only by remaining free can a poet create and move forward to new achievements. The analysis of “Being famous is ugly” shows how difficult and unusual a creative person is.
The poet's aspirations
All artists are designed in such a way that they necessarily see the meaning of their lives in serving the will of the Almighty as much as possible. Such a person is more connected to his inner essence than anyone else, so he has well-developed intuition. The purpose of creativity lyrical hero considers dedication. He talks about how important it is to stay alive until your last breath.
It is important to live this life with dignity, without adapting to circumstances and without trying to play some role. You need to remain yourself and go all the way to your own achievements. Only then will a person be truly happy. The analysis “Being famous is ugly” demonstrates the task of any artist on earth - to seek the truth in everything and live according to the laws of conscience.
Instead of a conclusion
Thus, the meaning of the poet’s stay on earth is not to preserve himself as long as possible, but to properly and profitably spend his internal creative forces. The potential inherent in an artist can serve for the benefit of other people and show them the right path. Pasternak’s “It’s Ugly to Be Famous” shows the depth of feelings and experiences of a true creator who always lives on the edge of his capabilities and is surrounded by contradictions.
Boris Pasternak’s lyric poem “It’s not beautiful to be famous...”, ironically, is as famous as its author himself. The first line, which has long become an aphorism, is an example proving how important it is that the beginning literary work instantly captivated the reader and forced him to greedily read the text further until the very end. In fact, already in the first line of his programmatic poem, the author formulates an artistic and personal position, which is very unusual for a poet. After all, it is known that creative people at all times have been in dire need of understanding and success. Often doubting everything, it is thanks to their enthusiastic attitude towards themselves that they understand that what they are doing is not in vain. However, Pasternak clearly distinguishes between the concepts of “hype” and “love of space” (“the call of the future”). This is the main antithesis of the poem, and it is intonationally reinforced by cross rhyme.
The poet emphasizes: recognition, if it has come, should be a natural consequence of “dedication” in art, and not “impostor.” He seems to foresee the future glory of the real creator:
Others on the trail
They will pass your path by an inch,
- and immediately insists that a person “should not distinguish” between “defeat and victory.” He needs complete acceptance of everything that happens to him as a sign of fate.
Modesty and dignity - this is what Boris Pasternak teaches his reader. And it seems that at the same time he is turning to himself, his inner voice and possible impulses of ambition in one’s own soul. Is this true? ... Let's see at what time and under what circumstances in the poet's life this poem was created.
Dated 1956, the work was born in the late period of the life and work of Boris Pasternak. By this time, the “great leader” had already passed away Soviet people"I. Stalin, who was glorified by a romantically minded poet a few years ago. Pasternak's short period of public recognition in the Soviet Union and membership in the Writers' Union has already been left behind. The poet moved away from the general literary bustle and increasingly devoted himself to translations of works by foreign authors and risky activities to protect and support disgraced friends, among whom were Akhmatova and her son. The writer’s life included a rethinking of the events of past years and his path, and in this sense, it would not be wrong to assume that “Being famous is ugly...” is a reminder to himself and his fellow writers about true values and, of course, to readers, who, in fact, create destructive hype around their idols.
Literary critics suggest that in this poem Boris Pasternak openly dissociates himself from creative path another famous contemporary and former like-minded person - Vladimir Mayakovsky. By that time it was customary to praise him without knowing the measure, as “ best poet modernity." The words belonged to Stalin, which for a long time determined the “inviolability” of Mayakovsky, who had already become a cult poet in the eyes of the people. In this “court path” Pasternak saw a terrible danger for a creative person. And yet, the lyrical hero of his poem does not at all drool with slander and does not hide in his words and intonations an insult to the whole world for his own lack of recognition.
In every phrase one hears a conscious and hard-won truth. This is a stern sermon addressed to those who have the divine gift of inspiring and “lifting up” and who have forgotten or may forget their purpose on earth. “There is no need to start an archive,” writes the author, “to tremble over manuscripts.” And openly passes judgment
Shameful, meaningless
Be the talk of everyone.
Some exaggeration of the denial of the gift in in this case should work like a charm cold water. This began the awakening from sleep, and it is expressed compositionally in the first two stanzas. Further, the author nevertheless moves on to discussions about what a poet should be like (both in the narrow and in the in a broad sense this word).
A poem written in a complex, ever-changing poetic meter(spondee - pyrrhic - pyrrhic - iambic), has no external plot - only internal. This is the movement of the poet-philosopher’s thought from the denial of glory to the affirmation great power gift
...leave spaces
In fate, not among papers.
The metaphor “gaps” here takes on the meaning of understatement, the motive for knowledge and search for oneself, and lexical repetition the words “alive” convinces the reader of the need to strive for spiritual life - “and nothing more”!
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Don't sleep, don't sleep, artist,
Don't give in to sleep.
You- eternity hostage
Trapped by time.
B. Pasternak
Boris Leonidovich Pasternak is a poet-philosopher, a thoughtful artist who peers with interest at the life around him. The inquisitive mind of the poet wants to penetrate into the very essence of things, understand them and tell the world about his discoveries.
Late Pasternak is academic. He uses the artistic means that are in his arsenal sparingly, but this does not make his poems drier, but only emphasizes the artist’s skill. The poem “Being Famous is Ugly” was written by a recognized master during the period of his “last songs.” It conveys the poet’s internal perception of his role and essence on earth.
Being famous is not nice.
This is not what lifts you up.
There is no need to create an archive.
Shake over manuscripts.
Indeed, human love is fleeting, unfair, subject to fashion. But the poet is above the crowd. He creates for people, without listening to their admiration and blasphemy.
The purpose of creativity- dedication,
Not hype, not success.
Shameful, meaningless
Howl is a proverb on everyone's lips.
Pasternak treats fame as a worldly vanity; his art is akin to celestial beings who give people benefits without demanding anything in return. He experiences joy from creativity itself. It is his element and way of existence. A poet cannot help but compose; for him it means to live, pouring out his soul in sounds, filling the world with beauty.
A true artist is always a pioneer. Others will follow him, maybe not even remembering whose footsteps they are following, but it will be easier for them, and that’s the main thing.
Others on the trail
They will follow your path within an inch.
But amazed by the victory
You don't have to differentiate yourself.
Only then is a masterpiece of art born when the human soul is alive, when it is open to the world and people. Living like this is hard, sometimes unbearable, but such is the fate of a poet. If an artist begins to take care of himself, to save his strength, his creativity ends, and the remaining skill will not bear new fruit.
In this poem, Boris Pasternak uses phraseological units: “To be a byword on everyone’s lips” and “Not to be seen in sight.” They give special expressiveness to speech with a small volume of words. Repetition in last quatrain the word “alive” indicates great value, which the author gives this epithet.
And should not a single slice
Don't give up on your face
But to be alive, alive and only,
Alive and only until the end.
In just a few quatrains, Boris Leonidovich Pasternak’s poem makes you take a fresh look at creativity. This is not a way of making money, not work - this is an image of the poet’s life, which he cannot refuse while he is alive.
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Being famous is ugly, analysis of a poem according to plan
1. History of creation. The work "It's Ugly to Be Famous" (1956) refers to late period creativity of B. Pasternak. By this time, he had already experienced a lot in life, and had the opportunity to compare his fate with the rest of his fellow writers. The work can be considered the author’s programmatic statement about creativity in general.
2. Genre- lyric poem.
3. Main topic works - creative activity. Already in the first line, the phrase that defines the entire poem appears - “being famous is ugly.” Most likely, the author means infinite number"creative figures" Soviet Union, which are really nothing special. They achieved all-Union success not through creativity, but through humility and countless praises. political leadership countries. The ideological background of the work is not so important.
Pasternak reminds that main goal any author is "dedication". Unfortunately, things often happen differently. Having achieved a certain success, a poet or writer enjoys fame and honor. In the future, his creativity will be subordinated to maintaining this position (“to be a byword on everyone’s lips”), and not to higher creative goals.
Pasternak was sure that real recognition should come to the creator much later, from grateful descendants. In a burst of inspiration, a poet is able to break the boundaries of time and space. Only in this case will his creativity have real value. Calling on his colleagues to “plunge into the unknown,” the author denounces mediocre paper scribblers who are prone to publishing voluminous memoirs and autobiographies.
The task of a creative person is to create new worlds, and not to exalt his own wretchedness and not to anyone interesting fate. Pasternak considers the ability not to distinguish between “defeat and victory” to be especially important. Each author must completely renounce worldly goods through complete dedication, while remaining himself. Only by eliminating his dependence on surrounding temptations or dangers can the creator consider himself “alive.”
4. Composition poems are sequential.
5. Size of the product- iambic tetrameter with cross rhyme.
6. Expressive means . The entire poem is built on antithesis. The author contrasts “dedication” with “hype” and “success”, “imposture” with “love of space”. The imagery of the work is given by phraseological units (“a parable on the lips”, “an inch behind an inch”) and metaphors (“the call of the future”, “gaps in fate”). The finale is reinforced by the threefold repetition of the epithet “alive.”
7. Main idea works - true creativity cannot be dependent on transitory values.
