PROPER NAMES IN THE SHORT STORY “SPIRITUAL PEOPLE” BY A. PLATONOV
Journal: Tạp chí Khoa học Ngoại ngữ
Year: 2025

This article examines the origins, meanings, and functions of proper names used in the short story “Soulful People” by Russian writer A. Platonov. The author employed both historical names - those of real individuals who participated in the Battle of Sevastopol - and fictional names to express his views. Through these names, Platonov conveys profound imagery, emphasizes the symbolic significance of his characters, and highlights the central themes of the work. The interplay between historical re