Tolstoy As Man and Artist with an Essay on Dostoyevsky

Dmitriy Merezhkovsky's Tolstoy as Man and Artist with an Essay on Dostoevsky (1901) is a literary criticism that explores the spiritual dimensions of the written word by examining the interconnection of being and writing for two of Russian literature's most iconic writers. Merezhkovsky believes that Tolstoy and Dostoevsky embodied the Russian conflict between human and divine truths in their lives and works. This edition of the book is a classic work of Russian literature reimagined for modern readers with a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript.

Format: Hardback
Length: 206 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Publisher: West Margin Press

Dmitriy Merezhkovsky's Tolstoy as Man and Artist with an Essay on Dostoevsky (1901) is a significant work of literary criticism. Having shifted his focus from poetry to fiction, driven by a newfound spiritual inclination, Merezhkovsky aimed to elaborate on his theory of the Third Testament, an apocalyptic vision of Christianity's fulfillment in the twentieth century. This collection of essays delves into the spiritual dimensions of the written word by exploring the interconnectedness of being and writing for two of Russian literature's most iconic writers: Leo Tolstoy and Fyodor Dostoevsky.

For Merezhkovsky, an author driven by philosophical and spiritual pursuits, the artist as a human being holds immense significance in understanding the quality and depth of an artist's work. Leo Tolstoy, renowned for his masterpieces like War and Peace and Anna Karenina, gained a reputation as an ascetic, deeply spiritual individual who saw his art as an extension of his political and religious beliefs. Dostoevsky, while also interested in the psychological aspects of human life, pursued a similar path in novels such as The Brothers Karamazov and Crime and Punishment.

In Merezhkovsky's perspective, these writers embodied the unique Russian conflict between human and divine truths in their lives and works. Tolstoy as Man and Artist with an Essay on Dostoevsky is a treasure trove of insights, offering a comprehensive analysis of its subjects while also shedding light on the philosophical concepts explored by Merezhkovsky throughout his illustrious career. This edition, with its beautifully designed cover and meticulously typeset manuscript, presents a classic work of Russian literature reimagined for modern readers.

Dimension: 203 x 127 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781513133034