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Very Short Introductions

Fyodor Dostoevsky

A Very Short Introduction

Deborah (Associate Dean of Alumni Education Martinsen

Fyodor Dostoevsky

Very Short Introductions

Fyodor Dostoevsky

A Very Short Introduction

Very Short Introductions: Fyodor Dostoevsky

 

This book shows why it is that Dostoevsky became the writer best known for his treatment of the big questions of ethics, religion, and philosophy through an incisive analysis of Dostoevsky's stories within the context of their time.


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Beschrijving Very Short Introductions: Fyodor Dostoevsky

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.


ISBN
9780198864332
Pagina's
160
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Very Short Introductions
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Druk
1
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Paperback
Taal
Engels
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OUP Oxford

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