Dostoevsky in 90 Minutes

by Paul Strathern

Book Overview

Building on his enormously successful series of Philosophers in 90 Minutes, Paul Strathern now applies his witty and incisive prose to brief biographical studies of the world's great writers. He brings their lives and ideas to life in entertaining and accessible fashion. Far from being a novelty, each book is a highly refined appraisal of the writer and his work, authoritative and clearly presented. Applause for Paul Strathern's Philosophers in 90...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 156663587X
• ISBN13: 9781566635875
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: Ivan R. Dee Publisher
• Length: 125 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.1" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Excellent

A graceful, authoritative primer on the great Russian writer and thinker. This small book is a seamless integration of three things: Dostoevsky's work and its place in literature, his tortured psychology and a brief but sturdy look at 19th century Russia.