Demons: A Novel in Three Parts by Fyodor Dostoevsky (English) Paperback Book

Description: Demons by Fyodor Dostoevsky The most innovative and challenging writer of fiction in his generation in Russia Guardian Based on a real-life crime which horrified Russia in 1869, Dostoevsky intended his novel to castigate the fanaticism of his countrys new political reformers, particularly those known as Nihilists. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Dostoevsky first conceived of this book as novel-pamphlet in which he intended to say everything about Russias new liberal reformers, whom he loathed - particularly the group of anti-Czarist political terrorists known as Nihilists. During the winter of 1869 this group, i n the course of plotting destruction, murdred on of their own; this event and the ensuing trial became the nucleus of Dostoevskys unfolding masterwork. Notes An outstanding achievement John Bayley Author Biography Fyodor Dostoevsky was born in Moscow on 11th November 1821. He had six siblings and his mother died in 1837 and his father in 1839. He graduated from the St Petersburg Academy of Military Engineering in 1846 but decided to change careers and become a writer. His first book, Poor Folk, did very well but on 23rd April 1849 he was arrested for subversion and sentenced to death. After a mock-execution his sentence was commuted to hard labour in Siberia where he developed epilepsy.He was released in 1854. His 1860 book, The House of the Dead was based on these experiences. In 1857 he married Maria Dmitrievna Isaeva. After his release he adopted more conservative and traditional values and rejected his previous socialist position. In the following years he spent a lot of time abroad, struggled with an addiction to gambling and fell deeply in debt. His wife died in 1864 and he married Anna Grigoryeva Snitkina. In the following years he published his most enduring and successful books, including Crime and Punishment (1865). He died on 9th February 1881. Review "Volokhonskys and Pevears translation brings to the surface all of Dostoevskys subtle linguistic and nationalist humour, and the copious notes are indispensable for making ones way through the thicket of 19th-century Russian politics" Kirkus Reviews "An outstanding achievement" John Bayley "As close to Dostoevskys Russian as is possible in English" Chicago Tribune "Required reading for anyone who wants to understand the mind of the terrorist" Sunday Times "Marvellous...fluid and well-paced translation" Observer Promotional An outstanding achievement John Bayley Review Text Volokhonskys and Pevears translation brings to the surface all of Dostoevskys subtle linguistic and nationalist humour, and the copious notes are indispensable for making ones way through the thicket of 19th-century Russian politics Review Quote An outstanding achievement Promotional "Headline" An outstanding achievement John Bayley Details ISBN0099140012 Pages 768 Translator Richard Pevear ISBN-10 0099140012 ISBN-13 9780099140016 Format Paperback Subtitle A Novel in Three Parts Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Translated from Russian DEWEY 891.733 Birth 1943 Media Book Tag vintageclassics Language English Short Title DEMONS Author Fyodor Dostoevsky Year 1994 Publication Date 1994-09-15 Publisher Vintage Publishing Imprint Vintage Classics Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 1994-09-15 AU Release Date 1994-09-15 NZ Release Date 1994-09-15 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:1124067;

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