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This volume, the fourth of five planned in Joseph Frank's widely acclaimed biography of Dostoevsky, covers the six most remarkably productive years in the novelist's entire career. It was in this short span of time that Dostoevsky produced three of his greatest novelsCrime and Punishment, The Idiot, and The Devilsand two of his best novellas, The Gambler and The Eternal Husband. All these masterpieces were written in the midst of harrowing practical and economic circumstances, as Dostoevsky moved from place to place, frequently giving way to his passion for roulette. Having remarried and fled from Russia to escape importuning creditors and grasping dependents, he could not return for fear of being thrown into debtor's prison. He and his young bride, who twice made him a father, lived obscurely and penuriously in Switzerland, Germany, and Italy, as he toiled away at his writing, their only source of income. All the while, he worried that his recurrent epileptic attacks were impairing his literary capacities. His enforced exile intensified not only his love for his native land but also his abhorrence of the doctrines of Russian Nihilismwhich he saw as an alien European importation infecting the Russian psyche. Two novels of this period were thus an attempt to conjure this looming spectre of moralsocial disintegration, while The Idiot offered an image of Dostoevsky's conception of the Russian Christian ideal that he hoped would take its place.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Dostoevsky: The Miraculous Years, 1865-1871'? A: This volume primarily focuses on the most productive years of Fyodor Dostoevsky's career, highlighting his significant works created between 1865 and 1871.
- Q: Who is the author of this biography? A: The biography is authored by Joseph Frank, who is well-known for his extensive and acclaimed work on Dostoevsky.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 544 pages.
- Q: What notable novels are covered in this volume? A: This volume discusses three of Dostoevsky's greatest novels: 'Crime and Punishment', 'The Idiot', and 'The Devils', as well as two novellas: 'The Gambler' and 'The Eternal Husband'.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This edition was published on December 9, 1996.
- Q: Is this book in good condition? A: Yes, the item condition is listed as 'Good'.
- Q: What themes are explored in Dostoevsky's works during this period? A: The themes explored include moral-social disintegration and the Russian Christian ideal, as Dostoevsky grapples with his love for Russia and his aversion to nihilism.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: Yes, it is the fourth volume in a planned five-volume biography of Dostoevsky.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this biography? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into Dostoevsky's life during a tumultuous period, including his struggles with economic hardship, personal relationships, and his creative process.