Поэтизация девственной природы и социалистическое строительство в производственном романе Леонида Леонова Соть

Abstract

This article discusses Leonov`s concept of the attitude of a new (Soviet) man, industrializing his country, to the natural world. Leonov's work On the River Socia published in 1930, typical of "production prose", exposes the problem of conscious human interference in the laws of nature. A new type of hero is presented here – a "new man" who is completely subordinated to communist ideals, devotedly works for the party and uncritically considers Marxism and Leninism his own ideas. In his novel Leonov recognizes the negative effects of ill-considered and aggressive human actions, initiated by the highest authority, which begin to change the natural environment.