Tag: dostoevsky
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Opinions on Napoleon in Russian Literature
Napoleon Bonaparte, the towering figure of European history, left an indelible mark not only on politics and warfare but also on the cultural imagination of nations far beyond France. In Russian literature, Napoleon has often been a figure of fascination, criticism, and reflection. Russian authors explored his persona as a symbol of ambition, power, and…
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Freud’s Analysis of Dostoevsky: A Psychoanalytic Exploration of Guilt and Crime
Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, is known for his deep and often controversial explorations of the human psyche. His analysis of the Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky, particularly in relation to Dostoevsky’s masterpiece The Brothers Karamazov, provides a fascinating intersection between literature and psychology. In his 1928 essay “Dostoevsky and Parricide,” Freud delves into the…
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Eastern Orthodox Themes in Dostoevsky’s The Idiot
Fyodor Dostoevsky’s The Idiot is a profound exploration of innocence, holiness, and the struggle between good and evil within the context of a flawed and corrupt world. At the heart of the novel lies Prince Lev Myshkin, a character often described as a “Christ-like” figure, whose life and actions are deeply influenced by Eastern Orthodox…
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