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Fyodor
Dostoyevsky (1821–1881) was a
Russian author who is recognized as one of the most important
literary voices of the 19th century and a primary influence on
the existentialist movement of the early 20th century. |
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Crime and
Punishment
[mystery, philosophy] Modern Library paperback #P-1,
1955 – A desperate young man plans the perfect crime: the murder of a
pawnbroker, an old women no one loves and no one will mourn. Is it not
just, he reasons, for a man of genius to commit such a crime, to
transgress moral law if it will ultimately benefit humanity? A fascinating detective
thriller infused with philosophical, religious and social commentary.
Translated by Constance Garnett.
[VG] $4.99 |
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The Idiot
[theology] Bantam Classic paperback, 1983 –
A saintly man, Prince Myshkin, is thrust into the heart of a society
more concerned with wealth, power and sexual conquest than with the
ideals of Christianity. He soon finds himself at the center of a violent
love triangle in which a notorious woman and a beautiful young girl
become rivals for his affections. Extortion, scandal and murder soon
follow. Translated from the Russian by Constance Garnett.
[VG] $4.99 |
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The Insulted and the Injured
[fiction] Grove Press Black Cat paperback
#BC-18, 1st printing, 1962 – A compassionate novel of deep and
all-destroying love, of self-denial and licentious sinfulness. The
wracking visions of pity for his fellow man, the author’s tortured and
prophetic genius, the incomparable portraits of flesh and blood people,
are all there in the story of Vanya’s willing acceptance of the
destruction of his love for Natasha by his irresolute friend Alyosha.
[VG] $9.99 |
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