Poets have various sources of inspiration. For example, the surrounding reality, someone’s images, emotional wounds and so on. Among inspiring objects and phenomena, it is also worth noting works of art.
In this article we will consider what Prokofiev “Alyonushka” wrote about in his work. An analysis of the poem will reveal to us the source of inspiration of the poet. We find out what the author described in his lyrics.
What did Prokofiev write in the poem "Alyonushka"? Theme of the work
Consider the content of the poem. It describes a pond in a green duckweed, in which a reed sways and makes a noise. On its shore sits a lovely girl Alyonushka. On it, though a simple but beautiful wreath woven of carnations and lilies.
The girl is wearing a blue dress with poplar fluff. On the shore of dead water, grass grows and dope blooms. The cuckoo is crying, yearning. A path leads to the shore, and the sun lays its golden hoops on the water.
Such a description filled his work Prokofiev ("Alyonushka"). An analysis of the poem will reveal to us the intention of the author. He will indicate the source, which encouraged the poet to write this work.
Prokofiev, “Alyonushka”: analysis of the poem
The poet in his work as if described the famous painting by Vasnetsov. However, he added new details. There is no wreath in Vasnetsov’s painting, which Prokofiev colorfully described. The girl's dress is blue with poplar fluff, while Vasnetsov has a heroine in a different robe.
Reading Prokofiev’s work, we present a nice girl who sits on the shore of a pond. Of course, the landscape is painted a little gloomy. Nevertheless, the Alyonushka described by the poet does not seem so sad as she is depicted in the painting of Viktor Vasnetsov.
The image of a Russian girl is filled with truly Russian sadness, longing and loneliness.
Expressive means in the work
Many different literary devices were used in his lyrics by Prokofiev. “Alyonushka” (analysis of the poem showed us that the poet was trying to describe Vasnetsov’s picture and supplement it) describes a less gloomy atmosphere than on the artist’s canvas. For this, epithets were used: “green duckweed”, “dear Alyonushka”, “poplar fluff”; metaphor "golden hoops"; personifications: “the pond is dead”, “the reed is noisy”, “the path leads”, “the sun sets”.
The author used color painting. He depicted a white-red wreath, a blue dress, gold hoops from the sun. Thanks to this, the poem became more vivid.
Prokofiev was inspired by Vasnetsov's picture "Alyonushka." He created the eponymous lyrical work. He described the native land, the image of a Russian girl. However, he did not portray all the anguish, loneliness and sadness that are felt in Vasnetsov’s painting.