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Dostoevsky: The Years of Ordeal, 18501859,Used
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Volume two of one of the greatest literary biographies of our timeJoseph Franks awardwinning, fivevolume Dostoevsky is widely recognized as the best biography of the Russian novelist in any language and one of the greatest literary biographies ever written. In this monumental work, Frank blends biography, intellectual history, and literary criticism to illuminate Dostoevskys works and set them in their personal, historical, and ideological context. More than a biography in the usual sense, this is a cultural history of nineteenthcentury Russia, providing both a rich picture of the world in which Dostoevsky lived and a major reinterpretation of his life and work.This volume opens with the detention of the bookish young writer for membership in the radical Petrashevsky Circle and closes with his return to the capital ten years later as an exconvict and former soldier who now proclaims himself an ardent supporter of the czar and the Russian imperial dynasty.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Dostoevsky: The Years of Ordeal, 1850-1859'? A: The book primarily focuses on the life and works of Fyodor Dostoevsky during the years 1850 to 1859, blending biography, intellectual history, and literary criticism to provide a comprehensive view of his personal and historical context.
- Q: Who is the author of this biography? A: The biography is authored by Joseph Frank, who is recognized for his extensive research and analysis of Dostoevsky's life and literary contributions.
- Q: How many volumes are there in Joseph Frank's biography of Dostoevsky? A: Joseph Frank's biography of Dostoevsky is a five-volume work, with 'The Years of Ordeal, 1850-1859' being the second volume.
- Q: What type of book is this—hardcover or paperback? A: This edition is a paperback, specifically the First Paperback Edition published in 1987.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is classified as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating that it has been previously owned but remains in satisfactory condition for reading.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 344 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of Dostoevsky's early life and works.
- Q: When was 'Dostoevsky: The Years of Ordeal, 1850-1859' published? A: This volume was published on January 1, 1987.
- Q: What themes are explored in this biography? A: The biography explores themes of cultural history, the ideological context of nineteenth-century Russia, and Dostoevsky's personal and literary development during a tumultuous period in his life.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone unfamiliar with Dostoevsky's works? A: Yes, the book provides a comprehensive context that can help readers unfamiliar with Dostoevsky's works understand his impact on literature and thought.
- Q: What makes Joseph Frank's biography of Dostoevsky stand out? A: Frank's biography is highly regarded for its depth of research, blending of biography with cultural history, and its ability to illuminate Dostoevsky's works within the broader societal context of his time.