The first part of this volume, "All in the Family," focuses on Dostoevsky's early formation and schooling, i.e., his time in city and country, and his ties to his family, particularly his parents. The second section, "To Petersburg!," features Dostoevsky's early days in Russia's imperial city, his years at the Main Engineering Academy, and the death of his father. The third part, "Darkness before Dawn," deals with the writer's youthful struggles and strivings, culminating in the success of his work, Poor Folk. This clear and comprehensive portrait of one of the world's greatest writers will appeal to students, teachers, and scholars of Dostoevsky's early life, as well as general readers interested in Dostoevsky, literature, and history.
The first part of this volume, "All in the Family," focuses on Dostoevsky's early formation and schooling, i.e., his time in city and country, and his ties to his family, particularly his parents. The second section, "To Petersburg!," features Dostoevsky's early days in Russia's imperial city, his years at the Main Engineering Academy, and the death of his father. The third part, "Darkness before Dawn," deals with the writer's youthful struggles and strivings, culminating in the success of his work, Poor Folk. This clear and comprehensive portrait of one of the world's greatest writers will appeal to students, teachers, and scholars of Dostoevsky's early life, as well as general readers interested in Dostoevsky, literature, and history.
Fyodor Dostoevsky-In the Beginning (1821-1845): A Life in Letters, Memoirs, and Criticism
306Fyodor Dostoevsky-In the Beginning (1821-1845): A Life in Letters, Memoirs, and Criticism
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ISBN-13: | 9781501764592 |
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Publisher: | Cornell University Press |
Publication date: | 08/15/2022 |
Series: | NIU Series in Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies |
Pages: | 306 |
Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.81(d) |
Age Range: | 18 Years |