LITERARY AND ARTISTIC ANTHROPONYMS AS A MEANS OF CREATING ALLUSIONS IN I. HRABOVSKA’S FANTASY NOVEL “STARS AND BONES”

Abstract

This study explores the features of the functioning of allusive literary and artistic anthroponyms in the fantasy novel “Stars and Bones” by Iryna Hrabovska. The analysis reveals that character names in the novel serve as personal allusions, subtly referring to real historical figures. The relevance of the study stems from the lack of comprehensive research on allusive literary and artistic anthroponyms in contemporary Ukrainian fantasy literature.The object of analysis comprises anthroponyms that allude to historical figures of the Hundred Years’ War, particularly those associated with War of the Breton Succession. The classification of anthroponyms is based on formal-structural and lexico-semantic criteria, which allows the identification of three main levels of allusiveness: phonetic-structural (name forms and phonological similarity), semantic(semantic load and meaning), and contextual (dependent on narrative circumstances). This typology provided a clear framework forthe exposition of research findings, with illustrative examples organized according to each identified level, enabling a consistent analysisof allusion mechanisms.A comprehensive methodological approach is employed, which takes into account not only linguistic features but alsoassociative and historical-cultural dimensions – factors essential in the fantasy genre, where allusions often operate implicitly.The findings demonstrate that literary and artistic anthroponyms in I. Hrabovska’s novel function not merely as tools for character identification but as a key mechanism for encoding historical information. They enable multi-layered interactions between fictionaland historical realities. The use of both explicit and implicit allusive anthroponyms enriches the conceptual depth of the narrative while maintaining its generic conventions. Thus, literary and artistic anthroponyms in this work serve as lexical markers of cultural memory.