THE SCIENTIFIC INTERPRETATION OF TARAS SHEVCHENKO’S POETRY BY V. SHEVCHUK ACCORDING TO THE BAROQUE EPOCH

The purpose of the research is to analyze the influence of the Baroque epoch on the Taras Shevchenko’s poetry, to investigate the peculiarities of V. Shevchuk’s interpretation of the Baroque tradition, in particular the Baroque historiography, symbols and allegories, in the poetic heritage of the artist. The features of the scientific interpretation of Taras Shevchenko’s poetry by V. Shevchuk are analyzed. Particular attention is paid to the influences of the outlook and characteristic features of the Baroque epoch in the poetic heritage of the artist. The scientific views of the scientist on the existence of the Baroque traditions in the creativity of Taras Shevchenko are analyzed, Baroque ideas, motives and images are determined. The role and peculiarities of using Baroque historiography, biblical motives, symbols, allegories, represented in according to Baroque outlook, are substantiated. It was proved, that poet’s creativity is characterized by complexity and versatility, as evidenced by his active usage of meaningful symbols and allegories. In addition, it is determined, that in the poems of the period of exile such baroque motives, as insurmountable oppression, despair, tragedy of the author’s «I», appealed to the topic of death, pessimism, are represented. V. Shevchuk is sure, that the crisis of the spirit, the pessimistic motives, embodied by Taras Shevchenko in poetry, are caused by the deprivation of the living connection with Ukraine. Besides, Taras Shevchenko often refers to historical topics in his poems, in particular Ukrainian Baroque historiography. Therefore, Taras Shevchenko’s creativity is based on biblical motives and an appeal to God. V. Shevchuk thinks, that Taras Shevchenko’s poetry deals with the highest theme in the creation of a universal picture of the world: God and person, while God is a generalized concept and father of people. In conclusion, the literary achievements of the Baroque epoch have become one of the sources of Taras Shevchenko's creativity, influenced the formation of his outlook, and also found its own interpretation in the poet's heritage.