Abstract

Relevance. The basis of this research is a comparative study of mystical literature written by Kazakh and English-speaking writers.

Purpose. In this article, the artistic works of famous authors are considered from the point of view of analyzing the features of the image of mystical motifs in them.

Methodology. In this research paper, comparative analysis of mystical motifs in Kazakh literature and artistic works published in English-speaking countries were conducted. It is obvious that a new trend that began in the second half of the XVIII century in England led to the widespread use of mystical elements by writers in literature, and it also began to spread to other states, as well.

Results. The functions of mystical motifs in various fictions are revealed, and the ways of their creation are determined in this work. Currently, there is a growing demand for mystical fictions, and interest in writing fictions with mystical elements. Therefore, there are many scholars who investigated the issues related to the mysticism in English Literature. Although Kazakh writers and poets started to use mystical elements in the structure of their fictions in 20th century only, this trend could find its readers.

Conclusions. In their works, almost all the authors also lead and seduce their readers to the high ideals that they strive for. At the same time, the mystical literature researchers have been trying to analyze various controversial views on this matter, arising from the ambiguous nature of mysticism.

Keywords: motif; mysticism; Kazakh literature; prose; story; mystical

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