The Little Demon

EAN : 9791041805631

SOLOGUB FYODOR

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EAN : 9791041805631

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Détails

EAN13 : 9791041805631
Réf. éditeur : 293327
Date Parution : 12 mai 2023
Disponibilite : Disponible
Barème de remise : NS
Nombre de pages : 406
Format : H:210 mm L:148 mm E:22 mm
Poids : 523gr

Résumé

Résumé : "The Little Demon" by Fyodor Sologub is a novel that intricately weaves comedy with tragedy, presenting a vivid portrayal of human nature and the provincial life in Russia. The story revolves around Ardalyon Borisitch Peredonov, a schoolmaster in a small town, who is consumed by paranoia and transformation. He is convinced that marrying his cousin Varvara will secure him a coveted inspector's position, promised by a Princess. However, his indecisiveness and suspicion lead him to consider other marriage prospects, such as Marta, a young woman living with the widow Vershina. The narrative explores Peredonov's interactions with various townspeople, including the cunning Routilov, the simple-minded Volodin, and the manipulative landlady Ershova. These characters, each embodying different facets of human folly and vice, contribute to the novel's exploration of the darker aspects of the human psyche. Sologub's work is a reflection on the universal nature of evil and the internal struggles that manifest in outward actions. The novel's setting in a small Russian town serves as a microcosm for the broader human experience, illustrating how personal changes and fears can lead to moral decay and social discord.
Biographie : Fyodor Sologub (Russian: Фёдор Сологу́б, born Fyodor Kuzmich Teternikov, Russian: Фёдор Кузьми́ч Тете́рников, also known as Theodor Sologub; 1 March 1863 - 5 December 1927) was a Russian Symbolist poet, novelist, translator, playwright and essayist. He was the first writer to introduce the morbid, pessimistic elements characteristic of European fin de siècle literature and philosophy into Russian prose.