Dostoyevsky explored the grand themes of literature. Human evil and goodness, the possibility of salvation, and the nature of God are examined in massive works such as The Brothers Karamazov and Crime and Punishment. (20020501)
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Editorial Reviews
From School Library Journal
Gr 9 Up-This collection of essays, edited or abridged for young adults, gives a good overview of approaches to the writer's work. It also has a complete list of Dostoyevsky's books. The essays offer an introduction to important critical concepts and give librarians another single-volume assortment of critical opinion to pull out at report time. One must wonder, however, about what was omitted. For instance, it gets harder and harder to find Tolstoy or Dostoyevsky by George Steiner, yet his criticism of both authors is one of the most intelligent readings available, and the fact that there is nothing by Steiner included here is a definite loss. Also, Vladimir Nabokov's caustic remarks in Russian Writers, in which he describes Dostoyevsky as little more than a literary hack set on sinning his way to heaven, would have provided some colorful contrast. If you need criticism on Dostoyevsky, this is a good introductory volume, but readers who are ready for The Idiot or The Brothers Karamazov should be ready to approach the essays of Philip Rahv, Oscar Wilde, or Andr Gide unafraid and unabridged.-Herman Sutter, Saint Pius X High School, Houston, TX
Copyright 1998 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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"An anthology of essays by scholars representing various perspectives and interpretation of the novel. The book(s) provides criticism and discussions of meaning, structure, and the historical content...as well as biographical information. It is organized in such a way that will give students a plethora of information in a largely accessible format. Each chapter heading is annotated, giving readers a chance to sample the content of the essays. Furthermore, each selection is introduced with background biographical data on the essay's author alongwith a summary of the content and the particular point of view represented. A reader-friendly and comprehensive resouce for students and teachers of world literature."
-- School Library Journal ( November 2001) (School Library Journal 20011015)
"A valuable resource."
-- School Library Journal (May 2002) (School Library Journal )
"And for literary support, Greenhaven's series Literary Companions has become a standard in many schools and public libraries, thanks to its thoughtful questions and analysis."
-- Booklist (October 2001) (Booklist )
-- School Library Journal ( November 2001) (School Library Journal 20011015)
"A valuable resource."
-- School Library Journal (May 2002) (School Library Journal )
"And for literary support, Greenhaven's series Literary Companions has become a standard in many schools and public libraries, thanks to its thoughtful questions and analysis."
-- Booklist (October 2001) (Booklist )
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