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Title: Riivaajat 2/3
Original Publication: Helsinki: Otava, 1928.
Note: Translation of second part of Бѣсы (Бесы in post-reform Russian), or Bésy.
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demons_(Dostoevsky_novel)
Credits: Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Riivaajat 2/3" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book delves into complex themes such as ideology, nihilism, and the moral struggles of its characters, set against the backdrop of Russian society. The narrative focuses on Nikolai Vsevolodovitš and his entanglements with various figures representing different facets of society and thought during a tumultuous period. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to a tense atmosphere following a series of mysterious and troubling events that have left the town buzzing with rumors. The protagonist, Stepan Trofimovitš, reflects on eight days that have passed since the incidents, which involved Lizaveta Nikolajevna's fainting spell and the enigmatic Pjotr Stepanovitš, who has quickly become a contentious figure in the community. Various characters, including Šatov, are introduced in the context of speculation and gossip, laying the groundwork for the socio-political intrigue that will unfold as they navigate their complicated relationships and ideologies. The narrative style captures both the external happenings and inner turmoil of the characters, drawing readers into a detailed exploration of their psychological states and societal pressures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 42.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Dostoyevsky, Fyodor, 1821-1881
Translator: Pekari, Ida, 1894-1986
EBook No.: 74079
Published: Jul 20, 2024
Downloads: 116
Language: Finnish
Subject: Political fiction
Subject: Russia -- Social life and customs -- 1533-1917 -- Fiction
Subject: Nihilism -- Fiction
Subject: Terrorists -- Russia -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Riivaajat 2/3
Original Publication: Helsinki: Otava, 1928.
Note: Translation of second part of Бѣсы (Бесы in post-reform Russian), or Bésy.
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demons_(Dostoevsky_novel)
Credits: Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Riivaajat 2/3" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book delves into complex themes such as ideology, nihilism, and the moral struggles of its characters, set against the backdrop of Russian society. The narrative focuses on Nikolai Vsevolodovitš and his entanglements with various figures representing different facets of society and thought during a tumultuous period. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to a tense atmosphere following a series of mysterious and troubling events that have left the town buzzing with rumors. The protagonist, Stepan Trofimovitš, reflects on eight days that have passed since the incidents, which involved Lizaveta Nikolajevna's fainting spell and the enigmatic Pjotr Stepanovitš, who has quickly become a contentious figure in the community. Various characters, including Šatov, are introduced in the context of speculation and gossip, laying the groundwork for the socio-political intrigue that will unfold as they navigate their complicated relationships and ideologies. The narrative style captures both the external happenings and inner turmoil of the characters, drawing readers into a detailed exploration of their psychological states and societal pressures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 42.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Dostoyevsky, Fyodor, 1821-1881
Translator: Pekari, Ida, 1894-1986
EBook No.: 74079
Published: Jul 20, 2024
Downloads: 116
Language: Finnish
Subject: Political fiction
Subject: Russia -- Social life and customs -- 1533-1917 -- Fiction
Subject: Nihilism -- Fiction
Subject: Terrorists -- Russia -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.