Russian Writers and the Fin de Siecle : The Twilight of Realism /

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Argues that the gloomy mood associated with degeneration theory, biodeterminism, Freudian psychoanalysis, and apocalypticism in Europe had appeared in works by Turgenev, Dostoevsky, and Tolstoy well before the end of the 19th century.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Bowers, Katherine (Editor), Kokobobo, Ani (Editor)
Format: Printed Book
Language:English
Subjects:
1800 - 1899
Russian literature > 19th century > History and criticism.
Realism in literature.
Decadence in literature.
Russian literature.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Description
Summary:Argues that the gloomy mood associated with degeneration theory, biodeterminism, Freudian psychoanalysis, and apocalypticism in Europe had appeared in works by Turgenev, Dostoevsky, and Tolstoy well before the end of the 19th century.
Physical Description:xi, 304 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781107073210
9781107073210(Cloth)
1316382974(electronicbk.)

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