The Devil Inside

The Devil Inside

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Stephen Coulter
Binding: Hardback
Published: Jonathan Cape, 1960

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket price clipped and has general wear and tear with some small corners missing and tanned spine

Stephen Coulter's The Devil Inside: The Tragic Life Of Dostoevsky chronicles the tumultuous existence of one of literature's most profound figures. This compelling biography uncovers the personal demons and societal pressures that shaped Fyodor Dostoevsky's worldview and infused his timeless novels with their signature psychological depth. It presents a vivid portrait of the author's struggles with addiction, poverty, and political persecution, illustrating how these hardships fueled his creative genius. The narrative details the intricate connections between Dostoevsky's lived experiences and the dark, complex themes that permeate his masterpieces. This insightful work offers a comprehensive understanding of the man behind the literary legend, revealing the profound suffering that informed his unparalleled contributions to world literature.

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Description

Author: Stephen Coulter
Binding: Hardback
Published: Jonathan Cape, 1960

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket price clipped and has general wear and tear with some small corners missing and tanned spine

Stephen Coulter's The Devil Inside: The Tragic Life Of Dostoevsky chronicles the tumultuous existence of one of literature's most profound figures. This compelling biography uncovers the personal demons and societal pressures that shaped Fyodor Dostoevsky's worldview and infused his timeless novels with their signature psychological depth. It presents a vivid portrait of the author's struggles with addiction, poverty, and political persecution, illustrating how these hardships fueled his creative genius. The narrative details the intricate connections between Dostoevsky's lived experiences and the dark, complex themes that permeate his masterpieces. This insightful work offers a comprehensive understanding of the man behind the literary legend, revealing the profound suffering that informed his unparalleled contributions to world literature.