GENRE VARIATION OF THE MIRACLE IN YABNEL BY BORISLAV PEKIĆ: THE UNIVERSAL AND TRAGIC IN A MIRACLE

Abstract

The paper analyzes the radio-play The Clean and the Unclean by Borislav Pekic in relation to its prose variant, The Miracle in Yabnel, with the aim of determining the aesthetic results of such variation. It is observed that through dramatic expression new meaning is generated. Analysis is based on a structuralist approach to the text, as well as on its observation in the context of literary theory concerning the modern drama. It is determined that, despite surface similarity, these are two separate texts, with a different theme and background idea. The prose variant is mainly a dialogue with biblical subtext, whilst through the dramatic text the author demonstrates the violent experience of not belonging, in a closed community. Through the implementation of comic and tragic elements, Borislav Pekic underlines the basic idea of the tragedy of every imposed good. This paper aims to contribute to the better understanding of the characteristics and role of the drama in the work of Borislav Pekic.