LINGUOPOETIC ANALYSIS OF LITERARY TEXTS: THE SYSTEM OF METAPHORS AND SYMBOLS
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linguopoetics, metaphor, symbol, literary discourse, stylistics, cognitive linguistics, semiotics, imagery, poetics, interpretation.Abstract
The linguopoetic analysis of literary texts combines linguistic precision with literary interpretation to uncover the aesthetic and cultural functions of language. This article explores how metaphors and symbols serve as central mechanisms in the creation of poetic imagery and meaning. By integrating linguistics and literary criticism, linguopoetics investigates how language operates as an artistic medium—how words transcend their denotative meaning to evoke emotional, psychological, and philosophical responses. The study traces the evolution of linguopoetic research from structuralism to cognitive and cultural paradigms. It emphasizes metaphor and symbol as key elements in shaping authorial style, constructing conceptual imagery, and reflecting worldview. Through the examination of selected literary examples, the article demonstrates that metaphors are not only rhetorical devices but also cognitive models that shape perception and artistic expression. Similarly, symbols function as semiotic bridges connecting linguistic form with cultural and philosophical depth.
The first section outlines the theoretical background of linguopoetics and its relation to stylistics and poetics. The second section analyzes the role of metaphor and symbol in literary creation, drawing on cognitive linguistics and semiotics. The third section considers how linguopoetic analysis contributes to interpreting meaning in modern literary discourse, emphasizing the reader’s role in decoding linguistic imagery. The article concludes that the system of metaphors and symbols forms the aesthetic and conceptual foundation of literature. Understanding these mechanisms deepens literary interpretation, promotes interdisciplinary study, and enhances appreciation of linguistic creativity.
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