Sämtliche Werke 5-6 : Die Dämonen by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
"Sämtliche Werke 5-6: Die Dämonen" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story explores the themes of nihilism, morality, and societal upheaval in Russia, with a focus on various characters navigating the complex and tumultuous landscape of revolutionary ideas. The primary character introduced, Stepan Trophimowitsch Werchowenski, plays a significant role in the novel as he represents the struggles of intellectuals amid societal change. The opening of
the novel presents a detailed introduction to Stepan Trophimowitsch, a somewhat eccentric figure obsessed with the idea of being a victim of fate and circumstance. The narrative reveals his past, including his tenure as a university lecturer and his varied literary ambitions. The text highlights his interactions with other characters and his longing for significance in a rapidly changing world, showcasing not only his personal struggles but also the broader existential dilemmas faced by society. The tone sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Dostoyevsky's critical examination of nihilism and its impact on individuals and society as a whole. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Dostoyevsky, Fyodor, 1821-1881 |
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| Contributor | Merezhkovsky, Dmitry Sergeyevich, 1865-1941 |
| Editor | Moeller van den Bruck, Arthur, 1876-1925 |
| Translator | Rahsin, E. K., 1886-1966 |
| Title | Sämtliche Werke 5-6 : Die Dämonen |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demons_(Dostoevsky_novel) |
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| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Political fiction |
| Subject | Russia -- Social life and customs -- 1533-1917 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Nihilism -- Fiction |
| Subject | Terrorists -- Russia -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61906 |
| Release Date | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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