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Ekaterina Ivanova's article examines two novels that break the remaining taboo against positive depictions of Christianity in Russian science fiction and fantasy, The Obscurant (Mrakobes, 1994) by Elena Khaetsaia, and Ol'ga Chigirinskaia's Heart of the Sword (Serdtse mecha, 2006). After outlining the plots and main characters, she notes the grinding negative scenes the novels include and the potential effect on readers. At the same time, Ivanova sees these novels as evidence that authors are choosing to apply the language and methods of fantastika to the most difficult moral and religious questions.
期刊介绍:
Russian Studies in Literature publishes high-quality, annotated translations of Russian literary criticism and scholarship on contemporary works and popular cultural topics as well as the classics. Selections are drawn from the leading literary periodicals including Literaturnaia gazeta (Literary Gazette), Novoe literaturnoe obozrenie (New Literary Review), Oktiabr (October), Voprosy literatury (Problems of Literature), and Znamia (Banner). An editorial introduction to every issue provides context and insight that will be helpful for English-language readers.