The article considers typological convergences in W. Godwin’s novel "Caleb Williams" and A.S. Pushkin’s "Dubrovsky". Similarity of the concepts of two authors is obvious – both depict every day life with the focus on psychology of human relationships by means of inclusion of documentary sources in the narration. Divergence is found in the major problems, explored by the novels, i.e. an in-depth look at the imminent conflicts both within the ruling class and between land-owners and peasantry. In both writings the authors highlight the peculiarities of landlords’ relations with society, at the background of which their vices are shown more vividly. Both authors oppose their heroes on the basis of their attitude towards noble honor. There a real so evident parallels in depiction of gang leaders, their relations with other gang members and with the society in general. However, the ends of the novels demonstrate the authors’ concept difference (when we talk about the ending of Pushkin’s unfinished novel, we mean the conclusion of its second part): Godwin’s Caleb managed to prove his innocence in the trial, Falkland admitted guilt, and justice was served. Such an end presents principal difference in the authors’ positions of Godwin and Pushkin. In contrast to Godwin, Pushkin avoids using motif of serving justice as a basis for ending his narration. The analysis has revealed not only the similarities, but also the key difference in two writings showing Pushkin’s creative interpretation of the English novel as well as the interaction of "Dubrovsky" and "Caleb Williams" at the conceptual and plot-motif levels.
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