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The Irony of the Ideal

Paradoxes of Russian Literature

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Delving into the complexities of Russian literature, this work engages with prominent authors such as Pushkin, Gogol, Dostoevsky, and Nabokov, examining how their writings reflect deep ironies and paradoxes. It highlights how sublime ideals can be inverted, leading to themes of evil and self-destruction, particularly in the context of post-Soviet postmodernism. The exploration reveals the tormenting problems that define the Russian literary landscape, providing a thought-provoking analysis of its major figures and their enduring impact.

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The Irony of the Ideal, Mikhail Epstein

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2017
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