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This collection of essays by some of the twentieth century's most respected scholars provides critical analysis of the key works of Dostoevsky. Ranging from close textual analysis through general interpretation (literary, psychological, philosophical, and religious) to historical and comparative studies, these essays raise important questions of literary culture and theory. -- From publisher's description.
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"The book "Mikhail Lermontov" by John Mersereau Jr. is a comprehensive biography of the famous Russian writer and poet Mikhail Lermontov. The book delves into Lermontov's life, exploring his upbringing, education, and early career as a writer. It also examines his literary works, including his most famous novel "A Hero of Our Time" and his poetry, and the impact they had on Russian literature and culture. The author provides a detailed analysis of...
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The title is an ironic reference to the central character of the novel, Prince Lev Nikolayevich Myshkin, a young man whose goodness, open-hearted simplicity and guilelessness lead many of the more worldly characters he encounters to mistakenly assume that he lacks intelligence and insight. In the character of Prince Myshkin, Dostoevsky set himself the task of depicting "the positively good and beautiful man." The novel examines the consequences of...
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The author explores the counterpointing structure of this novel and how it illuminates the themes of opposing forces, such as nature and society and chastity and passion.
The novel deals with themes of betrayal, faith, family, marriage, Imperial Russian society, desire, and rural vs. city life. The story centers on an extramarital affair between Anna and dashing cavalry officer Count Alexei Kirillovich Vronsky that scandalizes the social circles...
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"Key dimensions of his writing and life are explored in essays focusing on his relationship to popular writing, the issue of gender and sexuality in his fiction, and his aesthetics. The introduction provides a brief, unified account of the man, for whom art was only one activity among many. The volume is well supported by supplementary material including a detailed guide to further reading and a chronology of Tolstoy's life, the most comprehensive...
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