Lempeäluontoinen: Fantastillinen kertomus by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

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Author Dostoyevsky, Fyodor, 1821-1881
Translator Wuori, Martti, 1858-1934
Title Lempeäluontoinen: Fantastillinen kertomus
Note Translation of: Кроткая [Krotkaya].
Credits Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Lempeäluontoinen: Fantastillinen kertomus" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around an unnamed protagonist who grapples with profound emotional turmoil following the suicide of his wife. The story explores themes of isolation, guilt, and the complexities of human relationships, particularly illuminating the fragile nature of love and the depths of despair. The opening of the novel introduces a deeply disturbed man who is attempting to process the recent death of his wife, whose body lies on the table in a state of distress. He is portrayed as both introspective and overwhelmed, oscillating between accusations directed at his wife and attempts at self-justification. As he walks through his home, struggling to gather his thoughts, he recalls memories that shed light on their tumultuous relationship. The complex psychological landscape is further enriched by his interactions with a young, gentle girl, who becomes a focal point of his mixed feelings of admiration and guilt. The narrative style reflects the protagonist's chaotic internal state, setting the stage for the exploration of his emotional struggle throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject Suicide -- Fiction
Subject Husband and wife -- Fiction
Subject Russian fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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EBook-No. 62751
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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