Binding: Paperback
Description: Very Short Introductions: Brilliant Sharp Inspiring Fyodor Dostoevsky became the writer best known for his treatment of the big questions of ethics religion and philosophy. In this Very Short Introduction Deborah Martinsen explores Dostoevsky's tumultuous life story: his political imprisonment and narrow escape from execution his Siberian exile his gambling addiction his romantic marriage and his literary success. Martinsen also delves into his major works - Notes from Underground Crime and Punishment The Idiot Demons The Brothers Karamazov The Diary of a Writer and more. Each chapter analyzes a key theme or aspect of Dostoevsky's writing that showcases his profound insights into human nature and society: doubling freedom shame social justice scandal aesthetics ethics faith and the eternal questions. Martinsen also demonstrates how Dostoevsky's novels remain relevant today as they address pressing questions about freedom morality and meaning in a complex world. About THE Series: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket - sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Title: Dostoevsky: A Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Martinsen Deborah (Associate Dean Of Alumni Education Columbia College And Adjunct Associate Professor Of Russian And Comparative Literature Columbia University)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780198864332
Pages: 160 Pages, 8 Images
Publication Date: 6/28/2024
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: Literary Studies: Fiction, Novelists & Prose Writers