The House of the Dead (Dover Thrift Editions)
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| Rating | : | 4.81 (969 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0486434095 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-10-31 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Unmistakably Authentic, eloquent and of enduring relevance" according to ann simpson. Unlike the fictional works, Dostoyevsky's memoir reads effortlessly, the nArritive flows free of verbose philosophical meditations. The succinct style brings immediacy & illuminates his brilliant perception and powerful descriptive writing, filled with fine character studies, humanist values and pithy conclusions.As a MHP of prior immersive experience, Im moved by the accuracy of his ability to articulate truths transcendent of historical context. Nuanced Translation of culture of incarceration in tsarist empire.. Days of fear and hope Fyodor Dostoyevsky's "The House of the Dead" is one of the most powerful narratives about life in prison. A quasi-autobiographical work, the writer used the days he spent in Siberia prison to create powerful moments of sadness, fear and hope. Not many were able to be released from there, but he was one of them, and with this work he reminds everyone what it is about to be a political prisoner."The House of the Dead" may not be one of best works from this Russian writer, who produced masterpieces such as "Crime an Punishment" and "The Brothers Karamazov", but still it is a vivid account of hard times. "Utterly Fascinating!" according to Aimee Kinz. What an intense look at life in a Siberian prison. This is one of Dostoevsky's great works, though all of his works are great in my opinion, but this ranks right up there with Crime and Punishment and the Brothers Karamazov. Beautifully written and intriguing from the first page! A classic page-turner for sure!
With his sympathetic portrayals of the downtrodden of 19th-century Russian society, Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1821–1881) exercised immense influence on modern writers. His novels featured profound philosophical and psychological insights that anticipated the development of psychoanalysis and existentialism.
Language Notes Text: English, Russian (translation)
Accused of political subversion as a young man, Dostoyevsky was sentenced to four years of hard labor at a Siberian prison camp — a horrifying experience from which, years later, he developed this semi-autobiographical memoir of a man condemned to penal servitude for murdering his wife. Describing in relentless detail the physical and mental suffering of the convicts, this haunting and remarkable work ranks amoung Dostoyevsky's greatest masterpieces.