Античные мифы в литературе рубежа XX–XXI вв.: функции и варианты использования

Abstract

Literature of the XX-XXI cc. is characterised by the turn to mythology. Neomythology of the XXth c. is followed by the post-neomythology of the turn of the centuries. It is characterized by demythologization: antic plots serve as a prism for the analysis of modern problems. They are also used to create fantastic worlds. This tendency is analyzed in the article on the basis of novels by Russian and American writers (K. Bulychev, V. Protalin; R. Riordan, S. Collins, M. Miller). The themes that the authors reveal, referring to ancient mythology, are reflected.