Fyodor Dostoyevsky: 1821–1881
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket. Page Condition: Yellowed/aged pages consistent with mid-20th century Soviet publication. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact hardcover binding.
This authoritative literary biography chronicles the life and creative genius of one of Russia's greatest novelists, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, spanning his remarkable years from 1821 to 1881. Written by Soviet literary critic V. Yermilov, the work presents a detailed examination of Dostoyevsky's psychological depth, ideological struggles, and the turbulent social climate that shaped masterpieces such as Crime and Punishment, The Idiot, and The Brothers Karamazov. Yermilov argues that Dostoyevsky's enduring power lies in his unflinching portrayal of human suffering, spiritual torment, and moral redemption in 19th-century Russia. The text illustrates the complex contradictions within the author's worldview — his conservative politics set against his profound compassion for the downtrodden — offering readers a nuanced and intellectually rigorous portrait of the man behind the literature.
Author: V. Yermilov
Format: Hardback
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket. Page Condition: Yellowed/aged pages consistent with mid-20th century Soviet publication. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact hardcover binding.
This authoritative literary biography chronicles the life and creative genius of one of Russia's greatest novelists, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, spanning his remarkable years from 1821 to 1881. Written by Soviet literary critic V. Yermilov, the work presents a detailed examination of Dostoyevsky's psychological depth, ideological struggles, and the turbulent social climate that shaped masterpieces such as Crime and Punishment, The Idiot, and The Brothers Karamazov. Yermilov argues that Dostoyevsky's enduring power lies in his unflinching portrayal of human suffering, spiritual torment, and moral redemption in 19th-century Russia. The text illustrates the complex contradictions within the author's worldview — his conservative politics set against his profound compassion for the downtrodden — offering readers a nuanced and intellectually rigorous portrait of the man behind the literature.