Between religion and rationality: essays in Russian literature and culture

In this book, acclaimed Dostoevsky biographer Joseph Frank explores some of the most important aspects of nineteenth and twentieth century Russian culture, literature, and history. Delving into the distinctions of the Russian novel as well as the conflicts between the religious peasant world and the...

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Contributors: Frank, Joseph (Other)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Princeton, N.J Princeton University Press c2010
In:Year: 2010
Further subjects:B Religion and literature Russia
B Dostoyevsky, Fyodor 1821-1881 Religion Philosophy
B Russian Literature History and criticism 19th century
B Dostoyevsky, Fyodor (1821-1881) Philosophy
B Religion and literature (Russia)
B HISTORY ; Europe ; Russia & the Former Soviet Union
B Religion
B Religion and literature
B Dostoyevsky, Fyodor (1821-1881) Religion
B Russian Literature 19th century History and criticism
B Russia
B Intellectual life
B Russian Literature
B LITERARY CRITICISM ; Russian & Former Soviet Union
B Russia (Federation) Intellectual life 1801-1917
B Russia (Federation)
B Dostoyevsky, Fyodor 1821-1881 Religion
B Dostoyevsky, Fyodor 1821-1881 Philosophy
B Electronic books
B Philosophy in literature
B Criticism, interpretation, etc
B Dostoyevsky, Fyodor
B Philosophy
B Russia (Federation) Intellectual life 1801-1917
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Summary:In this book, acclaimed Dostoevsky biographer Joseph Frank explores some of the most important aspects of nineteenth and twentieth century Russian culture, literature, and history. Delving into the distinctions of the Russian novel as well as the conflicts between the religious peasant world and the educated Russian elite, Between Religion and Rationality displays the cogent reflections of one of the most distinguished and versatile critics in the field. Frank's essays provide a discriminating look at four of Dostoevsky's most famous novels, discuss the debate between J. M. Coetzee and Mario Vargas Llosa on the issue of Dostoevsky and evil, and confront Dostoevsky's anti-Semitism. The collection also examines such topics as Orlando Figes's sweeping survey of the history of Russian culture, the life of Pushkin, and Oblomov's influence on Samuel Beckett. Investigating the omnipresent religious theme that runs throughout Russian culture, even in the antireligious Chekhov, Frank argues that no other major European literature was as much preoccupied as the Russian with the tensions between religion and rationality. Between Religion and Rationality highlights this unique quality of Russian literature and culture, offering insights for general readers and experts alike
Item Description:Includes index. - Includes bibliographical references and index. - Description based on print version record
ISBN:1400836530