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Title: The Little Demon
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Petty_Demon
Credits: Produced by Annemie Arnst, Dagny and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
Summary: "The Little Demon" by Fyodor Sologub is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores the life of Ardalyon Borisitch Peredonov, a schoolmaster in a small Russian town, as he navigates his existence filled with petty grievances, personal ambition, and suffocating relationships. Peredonov embodies the contradictions and struggles of a man caught between his desires and the bleak surroundings that reflect his inner turmoil. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Peredonov, who is depicted as a somewhat ridiculous yet complex character. He engages in conversations with his friends about marriage prospects, particularly regarding his cousin Varvara. The dialogue reveals Peredonov's self-importance as he speculates about his future as an inspector and his feelings toward various women, including the social pressures he faces. As he grapples with his insecurities and social interactions, the setting comes alive with vivid descriptions of the town, showcasing the underlying malaise that echoes Peredonov's own personal struggles. The stage is set for a tale that promises to intertwine humor with tragedy, challenging the reader to examine the nuances of human nature and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Sologub, Fyodor, 1863-1927
Translator: Aldington, Richard, 1892-1962
Translator: Cournos, John, 1881-1966
EBook No.: 48912
Published: May 9, 2015
Downloads: 253
Language: English
Subject: Teachers -- Fiction
Subject: Russia -- Fiction
Subject: Mental illness -- Fiction
Subject: Russian fiction -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Little Demon
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Petty_Demon
Credits: Produced by Annemie Arnst, Dagny and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
Summary: "The Little Demon" by Fyodor Sologub is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores the life of Ardalyon Borisitch Peredonov, a schoolmaster in a small Russian town, as he navigates his existence filled with petty grievances, personal ambition, and suffocating relationships. Peredonov embodies the contradictions and struggles of a man caught between his desires and the bleak surroundings that reflect his inner turmoil. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Peredonov, who is depicted as a somewhat ridiculous yet complex character. He engages in conversations with his friends about marriage prospects, particularly regarding his cousin Varvara. The dialogue reveals Peredonov's self-importance as he speculates about his future as an inspector and his feelings toward various women, including the social pressures he faces. As he grapples with his insecurities and social interactions, the setting comes alive with vivid descriptions of the town, showcasing the underlying malaise that echoes Peredonov's own personal struggles. The stage is set for a tale that promises to intertwine humor with tragedy, challenging the reader to examine the nuances of human nature and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Sologub, Fyodor, 1863-1927
Translator: Aldington, Richard, 1892-1962
Translator: Cournos, John, 1881-1966
EBook No.: 48912
Published: May 9, 2015
Downloads: 253
Language: English
Subject: Teachers -- Fiction
Subject: Russia -- Fiction
Subject: Mental illness -- Fiction
Subject: Russian fiction -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.