SPECIFICS OF ARTISTIC TIME IN ABSURD NOVELLA

Abstract

In this article, the author examines artistic time as a special element of creating plot in absurd novella.
Analysis of small prose of O. Shynkarenko, O. Kotsarev, O. Romanenko and O. Stusenko indicates the speciic
using of metaphor in creation of time image, that is a literally sweep of trope, which contributes
to the absurd efect. Such metaphors: “time — money”, “time —movement”, “time — water” and “time —
a thing” are frequently used in the absurd novella.
The author points out allusionity of some images, including a stopped clock, which acquired an
absurd expression in the works by D. Harms. In addition, an important place in the study is an analysis of
perception of time periods by the characters and the ability of time to represent (to measure) certain processes,
such as life, love. Separately, the author considers time as a way to mystify a reader by excessive
use of temporary signs, which in the context are just reinforce a sense of absurdity