{"product_id":"dostoevsky","title":"Dostoevsky","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"641\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"185\"\u003eDostoevsky: A Writer in His Time\u003c\/em\u003e is a definitive biography of Fyodor Dostoevsky, one of the greatest novelists of all time. Written by Joseph Frank, a leading scholar of Russian literature, this book offers an in-depth exploration of Dostoevsky’s life, influences, and literary achievements. Originally published as a five-volume work, this single-volume edition condenses Frank’s extensive research into a more accessible format while preserving the depth and richness of his analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"1064\" class=\"\"\u003eFrank masterfully blends biographical detail with literary criticism, examining how Dostoevsky’s turbulent life—marked by political exile, financial struggles, epilepsy, and personal tragedies—shaped his writing. He explores Dostoevsky’s transformation from a radical intellectual to a deeply religious thinker and his development as a novelist who explored the darkest and most profound aspects of the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1288\" class=\"\"\u003eThe book delves into Dostoevsky’s major works, including \u003cem data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003eCrime and Punishment\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003eThe Idiot\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003eDemons\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003eThe Brothers Karamazov\u003c\/em\u003e, situating them within the historical and philosophical context of 19th-century Russia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1315\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003eWhy read this book?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1448\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1448\" class=\"\"\u003eThe most comprehensive and acclaimed biography of Dostoevsky, offering deep insights into his personal life and literary genius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1588\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1588\" class=\"\"\u003eProvides historical and political context for Dostoevsky’s novels, helping readers appreciate their complexity and philosophical depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1707\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1707\" class=\"\"\u003eA compelling blend of biography and literary analysis that brings Dostoevsky’s struggles and achievements to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1847\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1847\" class=\"\"\u003eWritten in an engaging and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and general readers interested in Russian literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"2301\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"2301\" class=\"\"\u003eJoseph Frank (1918–2013) was a renowned literary critic and historian, best known for his monumental five-volume biography of Fyodor Dostoevsky. He was a professor at Princeton University and Stanford University and specialized in Russian literature and intellectual history. His work on Dostoevsky remains one of the most respected studies of the Russian novelist, praised for its meticulous research and insightful analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Princeton University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46154933600509,"sku":"","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"NPR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/4145\/8840\/files\/81fCsLPRwFL._SL1500.jpg?v=1743035256","url":"https:\/\/biblionepal.com\/ar\/products\/dostoevsky","provider":"BIBLIONEPAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}