Russian literature and its demons
Éditeur :
Berghahn Books, Incorporated
ISBN :
9781571817587
Date de publication :
1 nov. 2000
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Poids :
939 g
Format :
Library binding
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Merezhkovsky's bold claim that "all Russian literature is, to a certain degree, a struggle with the temptation of demonism" is undoubtedly justified. And yet, despite its evident centrality to Russian culture, the unique and fascinating phenomenon of Russian literary demonism has so far received little critical attention.