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Mazeppa
Frederick Whishaw's 'Mazeppa' emerges as a captivating historical narrative, illuminating the tumultuous life of the eponymous Ukrainian hetman, Ivan Mazeppa. Whishaw's prose masterfully blends a rich tapestry of fact and fiction, meticulously resurrecting the 18th-century Eastern European ethos. The novel is noteworthy for its entwining of robust character development with a vivid portrayal of the sociopolitical landscapes of the time, a task it achieves without surrendering the intricacies of its literary style or its place within the context of historical epics. Thus, 'Mazeppa' carves its niche within the genre, offering a complex protagonist set against the backdrop of a Europe in flux. ...
Moscow
In "Moscow," Frederick Whishaw intricately weaves a narrative that captures the multifaceted tapestry of life in Russia's capital during a time of profound transformation. His prose, characterized by vivid descriptions and keen psychological insights, immerses readers in the sociopolitical currents of the late 19th century, exploring the tensions between tradition and modernity. Whishaw'Äôs literary style is marked by a blend of realism and impressionism, drawing upon the rich literary traditions of his era while introducing personal reflections that resonate with contemporary readers. The novel serves as a poignant commentary on societal shifts amid the backdrop of urban development and c...
The Book Buyer
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The Translator in the Text
What does it mean to read one nation's literature in another language? The considerable popularity of Russian literature in the English-speaking world rests almost entirely upon translations. In The Translator and the Text, Rachel May analyzes Russian literature in English translation, seeing it less as a substitute for the original works than as a subset of English literature, with its own cultural, stylistic, and narrative traditions.
The Making of a Counter-culture Icon
At first glance, the works of Fedor Dostoevsky (1821-1881) do not appear to have much in common with those of the controversial American writer Henry Miller (1891-1980). However, the influencer of Dostoevsky on Miller was, in fact, enormous and shaped the latter's view of the world, of literature, and of his own writing. The Making of a Counter-Culture Icon examines the obsession that Miller and his contemporaries, the so-called Villa Seurat circle, had with Dostoevsky, and the impact that this obsession had on their own work. Renowned for his psychological treatment of characters, Dostoevsky became a model for Miller, Lawrence Durrell, and Anais Nin, interested as they were in developing a ...
The Nation
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The Bookseller and the Stationery Trades' Journal
Official organ of the book trade of the United Kingdom.
