{"product_id":"peter-and-alexis-9781513211749","title":"Peter and Alexis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eDmitriy Merezhkovsky's novel \"Peter and Alexis\" (1904) is a spiritually charged exploration of the Third Testament, an apocalyptic vision of Christianity's fulfillment in twentieth-century humanity. The novel portrays Peter the Great's conflict with his son, Alexei, as the inevitable confrontation between Antichrist and Christ for the soul of humanity. This edition of the novel is a classic of Russian literature reimagined for modern readers with a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 516 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 24 February 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Graphic Arts Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDmitriy Merezhkovsky's novel \"Peter and Alexis\" (1904) marks a significant shift in his literary pursuits, moving from his earlier work in poetry to a new, spiritually charged interest in fiction. This novel serves as the concluding installment in Merezhkovsky's renowned \"Christ and Antichrist Trilogy,\" preceded by \"The Death of the Gods\" (1895) and \"Resurrection of the Gods\" (1900). While initially overlooked by Russian critics upon its publication, the trilogy has since gained recognition as Merezhkovsky's most original and vital literary work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \"Peter and Alexis,\" Merezhkovsky takes his groundbreaking vision of spiritual progress and the historical development of humanity to the world of the Russian Empire. The novel portrays Peter the Great's conflict with his son, the Tsarevich Alexei, as the inevitable confrontation between Antichrist and Christ for the soul of humanity. By rejecting the historical view of Peter as a powerful and honorable leader, Merezhkovsky suggests that he was a tyrant whose desire for progress and control came at the cost of countless lives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe novel is beautifully designed with a captivating cover and professionally typeset manuscript, making it a classic of Russian literature reimagined for modern readers. Through its vivid portrayal of historical events and its exploration of profound spiritual themes, \"Peter and Alexis\" offers a thought-provoking and enduring exploration of human nature and the forces that shape our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 203 x 127 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781513211749\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dmitry Merezhkovsky","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44158252515578,"sku":"9781513211749","price":12.68,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1680862869356_book.jpg?v=1680895482","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/peter-and-alexis-9781513211749","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}