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Richard pevear and larissa volokhonsky s masterful translation of the idiot is destined to stand with their versions of crime and punishment, the brothers karamazov, and demons as the definitive dostoevsky in english. Crime and punishment amazonclassics edition kindle. Nominated as one of americas bestloved novels by pbss the great american read with the same suppleness, energy, and range of voices that won their translation of the brothers karamazov the pen book ofthemonth club prize, pevear and volokhonsky offer a brilliant translation of dostoevskys classic novel that presents a clear insight into this astounding psychological thriller. Dostoevskys drama of sin, guilt, and redemption transforms the sordid story of an old womans murder into the nineteenth centurys profoundest and most compelling philosophical novel. Crime and punishment fyodor dostoyevsky, richard pevear. Published to great acclaim and fierce controversy in 1866, fyodor dostoevskys crime and punishment has left an indelible mark on global literature and our modern world, and is still known worldwide as the quintessential russian novel.
Written by fyodor dostoevsky introduction by w j leatherbarrow translated by richard pevear and. Dostoyevsky once said, at first, art imitates life. Translated by richard pevear and larissa volokhonsky. Dostoevsky, 9780679734505, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Defending pevear and volokhonsky the new york times. Nominated as one of americas bestloved novels by pbss the great american read with the same suppleness, energy, and range of voices that won their translation of the brothers karamazov the penbookofthemonth club prize, pevear and volokhonsky offer a brilliant translation of dostoevskys classic novel that presents a clear insight into this astounding psychological thriller. In defense of pevear and volokhonsky john pistelli.
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Richard pevear and larissa volokhonskys masterful translation of the idiot is destined to stand with their versions of crime and punishment, the brothers karamazov, and demons as the definitive dostoevsky in english. I was, however, unprepared for just how much i would enjoy this renewed and fresh experience of crime and punishment. Dec 14, 2017 audio book for the pevear and volokhonsky. Books by larissa volokhonsky author of crime and punishment. Mar 03, 2018 punishment without revenge is a dark and thrilling drama. Awardwinning translators richard pevear and larissa volokhonsky render this elusive and wildly innovative novel with an energy, suppleness.
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