Dostoyevsky: His Life and Work

This book explores Dostoyevskys novels' connection to his troubled experience and personality, using Soviet edition materials and research on his father's death. It demonstrates his genius at its most powerful.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 222 pages
Publication date: 15 October 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book, originally released in 1978, delves into the profound connection between Dostoyevskys literary masterpieces and the intense pressures that shaped their creators. Ronald Hingley, a renowned scholar, has unearthed a wealth of essential fresh source material, encompassing the definitive Soviet edition of Dostoyevskys works, comprehensive Soviet research on the circumstances surrounding his father's tragic death, and a newly deciphered section of the diary of his second wife, Anna. Through his meticulous analysis, Hingley explores the entirety of Dostoyevskys oeuvre, examining the intricate ideas they convey, assessing their diverse artistic achievements, and examining their contemporary critical reception. What emerges is a captivating portrayal of Dostoyevskys genius at its most potent and compelling, particularly when he is engaged in fierce intellectual and emotional combat.

This captivating book, originally released in 1978, delves into the profound connection between Dostoyevskys literary masterpieces and the intense pressures that shaped their creators. Ronald Hingley, a renowned scholar, has unearthed a wealth of essential fresh source material, encompassing the definitive Soviet edition of Dostoyevskys works, comprehensive Soviet research on the circumstances surrounding his father's tragic death, and a newly deciphered section of the diary of his second wife, Anna. Through his meticulous analysis, Hingley explores the entirety of Dostoyevskys oeuvre, examining the intricate ideas they convey, assessing their diverse artistic achievements, and examining their contemporary critical reception. What emerges is a captivating portrayal of Dostoyevskys genius at its most potent and compelling, particularly when he is engaged in fierce intellectual and emotional combat.

This captivating book, originally released in 1978, delves into the profound connection between Dostoyevskys literary masterpieces and the intense pressures that shaped their creators. Ronald Hingley, a renowned scholar, has unearthed a wealth of essential fresh source material, encompassing the definitive Soviet edition of Dostoyevskys works, comprehensive Soviet research on the circumstances surrounding his father's tragic death, and a newly deciphered section of the diary of his second wife, Anna. Through his meticulous analysis, Hingley explores the entirety of Dostoyevskys oeuvre, examining the intricate ideas they convey, assessing their diverse artistic achievements, and examining their contemporary critical reception. What emerges is a captivating portrayal of Dostoyevskys genius at its most potent and compelling, particularly when he is engaged in fierce intellectual and emotional combat.

Weight: 417g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367753177