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Pamela . Ed(S): Davidson - Russian Literature and Its Demons - 9781571817587 - V9781571817587
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Russian Literature and Its Demons

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Description for Russian Literature and Its Demons Hardback. 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. Editor(s): Davidson, Pamela. Series: Studies in Slavic Literature, Culture & Society. Num Pages: 548 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 1F; 2AGR; DSB; GTB; HRQX9; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 940.

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. This substantial collection fills the gap. A comprehensive analytical introduction by the editor is follwed by a series of fourteen essays, written by eminent scholars in their fields. The first part explores the main shaping contexts of literary demonism: the Russian Orthodox and folk tradition, the demonization of historical figures, and views ... Read more

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Berghahn Books, Incorporated United States
Number of pages
548
Condition
New
Series
Studies in Slavic Literature, Culture & Society
Number of Pages
548
Place of Publication
Herndon, United States
ISBN
9781571817587
SKU
V9781571817587
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Ref
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About Pamela . Ed(S): Davidson
Pamela Davidson is Professor of Russian Literature at the School of Slavonic and East European Studies at University College, London.

Reviews for Russian Literature and Its Demons
"On the whole, the volume reads like a cohesive book ... and maintains a high standard of scholarship throughout. Investigators of Russian literary demonism in the future will surely want to consult this excellent work."  · The Russian Review "... this collection displays a degree of mutual collaboration, as well as a consistently high quality, that surpasses that of ... Read more

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