Satire, sarcasm, and folk humor in the fables of Said Chakhkiev

the object of research in this article is the fabled work of the Ingush poet S. I. Chakhkiev. The fables "Lomi Viri" ("The Lion and the Donkey"), "Liigi khakhei" ("The Deer and the Pig") are analyzed, revealing the connection of this genre with both Ingush folk parables and fables of world literature. The article draws a parallel between the author's fables of S. Chakhkiev and folk humor, satire and sarcasm. Fables also occupy a special place in Said Chakhkiev's poetic arsenal. He wrote poetry, prose and dramatic works. Since childhood, Said Chakhkiev was familiar with the layer of satirical text of folk folklore, which became the foundation for further work in creating fables. Thus, S. Chakhkiev becomes the leading fable writer of Ingush literature of the second half of the twentieth century. The main idea of the fable lies in the etiquette of the people, which is based on the rules of honoring elders, observing the norms of rank differences. Using an apt vernacular, the author captures the reader's attention from the first lines.

fables, S. Chakhkiev, poetry, folklore, humor, satire, sarcasm