19th Century Russian Literature - Literary Criticism
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Overview
Essays approach from different angles. Some attempt to psychoanalyze characters in the book, arguing that Dostoyevsky was writing about mental illness in a time when mental illness was poorly understood. Others look at the language Dostoyevsky uses, looking for patterns that associate characters with philosophical ideas or social movements. Still others see the novel in terms of a statement of faith. Includes a biography and chronology. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, ORSynopsis
Collected essays discuss Dostoyevsky's classic, a psychological analysis of a young student who rationalizes committing murder and then begins to experience horrible guilt over his actions.Editorials
KLIATT
Like the other Greenhaven Press Literary Companion titles, this anthology offers a variety of critical opinions, nicely organized for students. There is a biography of Dostoyevsky, followed by a summary of characters and plot. Chapters of two to five articles each examine the book's critical reception, its composition and narrative, psychological perspectives, and treatment of philosophical issues. Scholarly authors—including Lafcadio Hearn, Alfred Kazin, and Mikhail Bakhtin—offer opinions on, for example, "The Russian Perspective—100 Years Later" and "Fate as Divine Will in Crime and Punishment." Serious students of the novel, as well as their teachers, will appreciate features like the annotated table of contents and a chronology of the author's life. KLIATT Codes: SA—Recommended for senior high school students, advanced students, and adults. 2000, Greenhaven, 208p, bibliog, index, 24cm, $13.96. Ages 16 to adult. Reviewer: Paula Rohrlick; May 2000 (Vol. 34 No. 3)Book Details
Published
December 31, 2000
Publisher
Greenhaven Press
Pages
202
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780737702354