Problems of Dostoevsky's poetics /
Bakhtin, M. M. 1895-1975,
Problems of Dostoevsky's poetics / Mikhail Bakhtin ; edited and translated by Caryl Emerson ; introduction by Wayne C. Booth. - - xliii, 333 pages ; 24 cm. - Theory and history of literature ; volume 8 .
Includes glossary.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This book is the ideal introduction to the thought of Mikhail Bakhtin. Bakhtin is becoming established as one of the giants of 20th century literary criticsm, despite his work being unknown in the West until the 1970's. This book is less about Dostoyevsky per se, rather a profound meditation on how Dostoyevsky's art exemplifies the central concern of Bakhtin, the concept of 'dialogism'. This idea defies a simple definition; the book in exploring manifold aspects of it, itself becomes truly dialogic. If you value Dostoyevsky as an artist, require an antidote to the chill winds of modern 'Theory', or simply appreciate genius at work, catch up with one of the best kept secrets in literature.
Text in English ; translated from the original Russian.
9780816612284
Dostoyevsky, Fyodor, 1821-1881 --Criticism and interpretation.
Poetics--History--19th century.
Russian literature--History and criticism.
Russian literature-- Translations into English.
--Reading book
891.733 / BAK
Problems of Dostoevsky's poetics / Mikhail Bakhtin ; edited and translated by Caryl Emerson ; introduction by Wayne C. Booth. - - xliii, 333 pages ; 24 cm. - Theory and history of literature ; volume 8 .
Includes glossary.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This book is the ideal introduction to the thought of Mikhail Bakhtin. Bakhtin is becoming established as one of the giants of 20th century literary criticsm, despite his work being unknown in the West until the 1970's. This book is less about Dostoyevsky per se, rather a profound meditation on how Dostoyevsky's art exemplifies the central concern of Bakhtin, the concept of 'dialogism'. This idea defies a simple definition; the book in exploring manifold aspects of it, itself becomes truly dialogic. If you value Dostoyevsky as an artist, require an antidote to the chill winds of modern 'Theory', or simply appreciate genius at work, catch up with one of the best kept secrets in literature.
Text in English ; translated from the original Russian.
9780816612284
Dostoyevsky, Fyodor, 1821-1881 --Criticism and interpretation.
Poetics--History--19th century.
Russian literature--History and criticism.
Russian literature-- Translations into English.
--Reading book
891.733 / BAK