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White Nights and Other Stories|Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Overview

From the author of Crime and Punishment comes this remarkable collection of short fiction. A selection of ten compelling tales, steeped in Dostoyevsky's characteristic themes of spiritual torment and psychological struggle, evoke life in Czarist Russia. Featured stories include "The Dream of a Ridiculous Man," "Bobok," "An Honest Thief," "An Unpleasant Predicament," "Another Man's Wife," "The Peasant Marey," "The Crocodile," "A Faint Heart," "A Christmas Tree and a Wedding," and the title work. Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1821-1881) created powerful depictions of the human condition that led to significant developments in twentieth-century thought, including psychoanalysis and existentialism. His influence resonates in the works of latter-day authors such as Proust, Faulkner, Hemingway, and Kafka. This collection of his short stories offers thought-provoking glimpses into the Russian author's moving portrayals of the conflict between flesh and spirit.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780486469485
  • ISBN-10: 0486469484
  • Publisher: Dover Publications
  • Publish Date: November 2008
  • Dimensions: 8.22 x 5.32 x 0.57 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.43 pounds
  • Page Count: 256

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