Fyodor Dostoevsky

The Grand Inquisitor (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

"The Grand Inquisitor" is a poem (a story within a story) inside Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel The Brothers Karamazov (1879-1880). It is recited by Ivan Karamazov, who questions the possibility of a personal and benevolent God, to his brother Alexei (Alyosha), a novice monk. "The Grand Inquisitor" is an important part of the novel and one of the best-known passages in modern literature because of its ideas about human nature and freedom, and its fundamental ambiguity. Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky (11 November 1821 - 9 February 1881), sometimes transliterated Dostoyevsky, was a Russian novelist, short story writer, essayist, journalist and philosopher. Dostoevsky's literary works explore human psychology in the troubled political, social, and spiritual atmospheres of 19th-century Russia, and engage with a variety of philosophical and religious themes. His most acclaimed works include Crime and Punishment (1866), The Idiot (1869), Demons (1872) and The Brothers Karamazov (1880). Dostoevsky's oeuvre consists of 11 novels, three novellas, 17 short stories and numerous other works. Many literary critics rate him as one of the greatest psychologists in world literature. His 1864 novella Notes from Underground is considered to be one of the first works of existentialist literature. ¿(Translation by H.P. Blavatsky) ¿¿¿¿¿¿

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Passerino
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. Juli 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788834160268
• Artikelnr.: 58938639

Autorenporträt

Fyodor Dostoevsky was born in 1821 in Moscow, Russia, to a middle-class family. Early on, he developed a deep interest in literature and philosophy. His family life was difficult, marked by his father's strict discipline and his mother's illness. After losing both parents, Dostoevsky entered a military academy. But his passion for writing soon took over, leading him to pursue a literary career.In 1849, Dostoevsky was arrested for his involvement in a political discussion group. He was sentenced to death but pardoned at the last moment. Instead, he was sent to Siberia, where the harsh conditions deeply affected him. This experience transformed his outlook on life, bringing themes of suffering and redemption into his work. After his release, he returned to St. Petersburg, where he struggled financially but achieved success as a writer.Dostoevsky's later novels, like Crime and Punishment, The Idiot, and The Brothers Karamazov, are known for their psychological and philosophical depth. His stories explore themes of guilt, faith, and human nature. He influenced writers, philosophers, and thinkers around the world. Today, his novels remain deeply impactful, offering readers profound insights into life and morality.