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c1960 Three Short Novels Of Dostoevsky International Collectors Library Book

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c1960 Three Short Novels Of Dostoevsky International Collectors Library Book

Three Short Novels Of Dostoevsky
Translated by Constance Garnett
Published by International Collectors Library: New York c1960

"Three Short Novels of Dostoevsky," translated by Constance Garnett, brings together three of Fyodor Dostoevsky's early, compact works—"The Double," "Notes from Underground," and "The Gambler." Though each story stands alone, they collectively showcase the author's fascination with the psychological turbulence of modern individuals. In "The Double," a modest civil servant confronts a doppelgänger who seems to embody his suppressed ambitions and insecurities, spiraling into paranoia and self‑destruction. "Notes from Underground" offers a bitter, introspective monologue from a disillusioned narrator who rejects rationalist ideals and revels in his own spiteful consciousness, exposing the contradictions of free will and societal expectation. Finally, "The Gambler" follows a young tutor caught in the compulsive allure of roulette, illustrating how addiction can erode reason and morality while reflecting the broader social anxieties of 19th‑century Russia.

Garnett's translation preserves the stark, often unsettling tone of Dostoevsky's prose, allowing contemporary readers to experience the raw emotional intensity that defines his early fiction. Through these three novellas, Dostoevsky probes the darker corners of the human psyche—obsession, alienation, and the relentless pursuit of meaning amid chaos. The collection serves both as an accessible entry point for newcomers to Russian literature and as a reminder of the timeless relevance of Dostoevsky's insights into the complexities of inner life."

Light wear to bindings. Pages very clean. Very good to like new condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 21.5cm x 14.5cm x 3cm - 346 Pages

Categories:

  • Fiction
  • Literature

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    Condition: Like new
    Binding: Leather
    Special Attributes: Gilt Top Edge
    Region: North America
    Subject: Literature & Fiction
    Original/Facsimile: Original
    Seller Notes: Light wear to bindings. Pages very clean. Very good to like new condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
    Language: English
    Author: Dostoevsky
    Publisher: International Collectors Library: New York
    Year Printed: 1960
    Sub-subject: Novels