Heaven (“Ustigi Oroon”) and Hell (“Altygy Oroon”) as Seen in Works of Dibash Kainchin

Abstract

The article gives the analysis of images of heaven (“Ustigi Oroon”) and hell (Altygy Oroon”) in the philosophical works of Altaian writer Dibash Kainchin. It reveals the author’s idea of “earthly heaven” and “earthly hell” in his short stories as reflection of his worldview, morale and attitude to people.  There have been discussed poetic techniques significant for D. Kainchin, such as dream and related states (delirium, hallucinations, and quick views under some external influence) which help the author to give an insight into a person. The author of this article uses comparative historical, structural and semiotic methods and the method of complex analysis of fiction. The literary texts employed have been translated by Dibash Kainchin himself and the author of the article.