AUTHOR’S MEDIATION IN ENGLISH LITERARY DISCOURSE

Аннотация

The mediation of the author is a complex semantic-stylistic phenomenon, which affects the method of reception and interpretation of the work. It allows the reader to look at events from his own independent point of view, to understand the meaning of the work more deeply. The use of various stylistic means of the author’s mediation enriches the work stylistically and enhances its impact on the reader. Key words: semantic structure, stylistic tools, English literary discourse, author’s mediation Annotatsiya. Badiiy diskursdagi muallif mushohadasi murakkab semantik-stilistik hodisa bo‘lib, asarni qabul qilish va talqin qilish uslubiga ta’sir qiladi. U o‘quvchiga voqealarga o‘z mustaqil nuqtai nazaridan qarashga, asarning ma’nosini chuqurroq tushunishga imkon beradi. Muallif mushohadasining xilma-xil uslubiy vositalaridan foydalanish asarni stilistik jihatdan boyitadi va uning o‘quvchiga ta’sirini kuchaytiradi. Kalit so‘zlar: semantik tuzilish, stilistik vositalar, ingliz badiiy diskursi, muallif mushohadasi Аннотация. Размышление автора в художественном дискурсе представляет собой сложное семантико-стилистическое явление, влияющее на способ восприятия и интерпретации произведения. Оно позволяет читателю взглянуть на события со своей независимой точки зрения, глубже понять смысл произведения. Использование различных стилистических средств авторского вывода стилистически обогащает произведение и усиливает его воздействие на читателя. Ключевые слова: смысловая структура, стилистические приёмы, английский художественный дискурс, авторское размышление. Author’s mediation a non-plot fragment in a fictional text, serving to directly express the thoughts and feelings of the author-narrator. In an author's digression, the author-narrator unexpectedly intrudes into the text, interrupting the movement of the plot with a commentary on the actions of the characters and their assessment, a characterization of the society, the era in which the events depicted take place. In form, an author's digression can be an appeal to the characters of the work or to the readers; its inclusion in the text is often explained by the artistic play of the writer, demonstrating his freedom from the rules of a consistent and continuous presentation of events. In the history of English literature, authorial presence (or perhaps better phrased as authorial intrusion, or its converse, authorial distancing/withdrawal) is a significant semantic and stylistic phenomenon, playing a crucial role in how a work is received, interpreted, and its overall impact shaped. This phenomenon manifests when an author, instead of fully expressing their own thoughts and feelings, presents events objectively, allows characters to develop independently, or grants greater freedom to the narrative flow. This article analyzes the semantic and stylistic structure of authorial presence/distancing within English literary discourse. Author’s mediation can be achieved through various literary styles and techniques. For example, the position and role of the narrator are of paramount importance. If the narrator 119 recounts events dispassionately, refraining from expressing personal opinions and emotions, this indicates authorial withdrawal/distancing. For instance, distinct characteristics of authorial presence/distancing can be observed based on the development of genres, particularly within the periods of realism and modernism. In realism, the author strives for objective narration, focusing on details, yet the narrator's presence is still perceptible, influencing the narrative flow with their observations and analyses. In modernism, however, authorial presence/distancing becomes more pronounced, with the narrator often disappearing entirely or their presence being minimally felt. Author’s mediation can lead to several semantic shifts in terms of a work's meaning and interpretation. Firstly, it allows the reader to engage in independent thinking and interpretation of events and characters. Instead of the author explicitly stating their opinion, the reader is encouraged to determine the meaning of the work themselves. This fosters multiple and deeper interpretations of the text. Secondly, authorial distancing/withdrawal contributes to a sense of objectivity regarding the events, enabling the reader to view them independently, detached from the author's personal biases. Author’s mediation also influences a work's stylistic features. In this style, the narrative language is typically simple and objective, with a limited use of emotionally charged devices such as adjectives and adverbs. Because the author doesn't directly interfere with the events, the narrative can unfold rapidly, with greater emphasis on dialogue and internal monologues. Furthermore, authorial presence/distancing allows for increased use of other stylistic devices aimed at capturing the reader's interest, such as suspense and unexpected plot twists. In English literature, authorial presence/distancing manifes