The session, titled "Innovative Paths in Literary Studies: Ecocriticism – Imagology – Interartistic Space," was a long-awaited event by one of Ukraine’s renowned experts, synthesizing elements of a lecture, scholarly presentation, and practical workshop.

Harmoniously structured around three branches of Professor Horbolis’s recent research, the master class focused on the psychology of creativity and methods of analysis. It connected several innovative technologies for interpreting literary works through the lenses of: The synthesis of arts; Imagology; Ecocritical studies (in the context of approaching and preserving the natural world).

Students showed particular interest in the "re-coding" of literary language into the languages of other arts, primarily music and painting. The Professor demonstrated these patterns in both Ukrainian literature (works by Lesya Ukrainka, Dniprova Chayka, Evheniya Kononenko, and Iren Rozdobudko) and foreign literature (Thomas Mann, Elfriede Jelinek, and Gaston Leroux), utilizing contemporary literary, philosophical, and cultural concepts.

The internal logic of a modern work as a primary imperative for the artist was brilliantly illustrated through the transformation of folkloric foundations in contemporary texts, as well as the conditional autonomy of the lives of protagonists and characters. The audience was deeply moved by the original interpretations of warnings embedded in "belles-lettres" regarding the dangers of an exclusively technogenic civilization. Furthermore, the session explored modern imagological studies, specifically the representation of Ukrainians within the new sociocultural conditions of various national cultures.

This master class stands out among similar events for its ability to update classical works through a new profile; introduce fresh artistic material and the scholarly apparatus needed for its analysis; maintain a close link with tradition; foster an atmosphere of trust among like-minded professionals and future experts.

We wish the esteemed Larysa Mykhailivna continued success in her professional field and sincerely thank her for this wonderful scholarly and creative event that enriches the mind and stirs the heart. We look forward to further fruitful cooperation and warmly invite our distinguished guest back to our university!

Based on information from the Department of Literary Studies and Oriental Philology