[CΟΒΟ] ΗΑΓΡΟΗΟΕ ... ΚΠΡΙΑΗΥ ... BY GREGORY TSAMBLAK: LINGUISTIC AND STYLISTIC FEATURES OF THE WORK

The article analyzes the linguistic and stylistic features of the work entitled [C Omicron Beta Omicron] Eta a Gamma Rho Omicron Eta Omicron e... Kappa Pi Rho Iota a Eta Upsilon... by Gregory Tsamblak, proclaimed by the metropolitan in Kyiv around 1409. The text is characterized by a high level of verbal and artistic skill. The author uses traditional means of depiction, acts as an innovator, applying a whole system of linguistic means: units of the lexical level, artistic tropes (figuresof speech): linguistic repetitions, antonyms, epithets, metaphors, comparisons. Through the use of structurally similar words and typical syntactic constructions, the artist achieves the creation of a certain architectonics of the sacred text and its rhythmization. They help to emphasize the closeness of Gregory Tsamblak to his spiritual father Cyprian, to exalt his activities, and to express the depth of the loss of his mentor. The distinctive signs of the 'word-weaving' style, revealed in the work, testify not only to its affiliation to the high style of religious writing, but also increased attention to the inner world of man, which corresponds to the ideas of hesychasm of that time.

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The article analyzes the linguistic and stylistic features of Gregory Tsamblak's work, highlighting his high level of verbal and artistic skill, as well as the innovative use of traditional means of depiction. The author creates a specific structure and rhythm in the text by using various linguistic devices, emphasizing the sincerity towards the spiritual mentor and depth of loss.