Dostoevsky: Child And Man In His Works
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A work of serious literary scholarship, Dostoevsky: Child and Man in His Works presents a focused critical examination of one of Russian literature's most towering figures through a singular and revealing lens. William Woodin Rowe argues that the depiction of children and the theme of childhood innocence are central, recurring forces within Dostoevsky's major novels and shorter fiction. The study details how figures such as children and child-like adults serve as moral barometers within narratives like The Brothers Karamazov, Crime and Punishment, and The Idiot, illuminating the author's deeper philosophical and theological preoccupations. Written in a measured yet penetrating academic tone, Rowe's analysis uncovers the symbolic weight Dostoevsky assigns to youth, suffering, and innocence as counterpoints to adult corruption and moral degradation. The result is an indispensable critical text for scholars and serious readers seeking a deeper understanding of Dostoevsky's humanist vision.
Author: William Woodin Rowe
Format: Hardback
Published: 1968, New York University Press
Genre: Literary theory
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: in good condition. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Appears intact. No stickers or labels visible.
A work of serious literary scholarship, Dostoevsky: Child and Man in His Works presents a focused critical examination of one of Russian literature's most towering figures through a singular and revealing lens. William Woodin Rowe argues that the depiction of children and the theme of childhood innocence are central, recurring forces within Dostoevsky's major novels and shorter fiction. The study details how figures such as children and child-like adults serve as moral barometers within narratives like The Brothers Karamazov, Crime and Punishment, and The Idiot, illuminating the author's deeper philosophical and theological preoccupations. Written in a measured yet penetrating academic tone, Rowe's analysis uncovers the symbolic weight Dostoevsky assigns to youth, suffering, and innocence as counterpoints to adult corruption and moral degradation. The result is an indispensable critical text for scholars and serious readers seeking a deeper understanding of Dostoevsky's humanist vision.