Fjodor Sologub Book order

Leonid Nikolaievich Andreyev, a pivotal figure in Russian literature, is celebrated for his contributions to Expressionism during the Silver Age. His unique writing style blends realism, naturalism, and symbolism. Achieving literary stardom with his first collection in 1901, which sold over a quarter-million copies, Andreyev continued to captivate readers with works like "The Wall," "In the Fog," and "The Abyss," the latter serving as a counterpoint to Tolstoy's "The Kreutzer Sonata." His prolific output and innovative approach mark him as a key literary figure of his time.

Exploring themes of darkness and the human psyche, Fjodor Sologub's work delves into a world dominated by demonic forces, where individuals often embody their own worst fears. His poetry and prose intertwine love and death with a haunting surrealism, reflecting a symbolist approach. The narrative features characters like Wolodja, who experiences both fear and tenderness in moments of solitude. Sologub's writings, including stories such as "The Kiss of the Unborn" and "The Mourning Bride," showcase his unique blend of fantastical visions and political engagement.

Mad, lascivious, sadistic and ridiculous, the provincial school teacher Peredonov torments his students and has hallucinatory fantasies about acts of savagery and degradation, yet to everyone else he is an upstanding member of society. As he pursues the idea of marrying to gain promotion, he descends into paranoia, arson, torture and murder.

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