I've read most of D's big novels, but no T at all - however, Anna Karenina is currently glaring at me from the bookshelf... I suppose I'm in for a treat?
2006-12-18 03:41:38 · 9 answers · asked by Alyosha 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Thanks Trevor , you made me feel better already!
And you are so right. I always end up asking these questions and getting disappointed. Still, it's better than watching the clock...
2006-12-18 03:46:47 · update #1
Can you compare two writers who are so different? 'Compare and contrast the philosophies of Albert Camus and Jean-Paul Sartre as illustrated in La Peste and L'être et le néant. Only write on one side of the paper'. Let's all go back to our 'A' Levels.
If, as a reader, you feel drawn to a particular author, that's fine. Surely to God, we don't (YET) have to have approval for what we read! I'm currently reading a book by Orhan Pamuk, does that make me anti-Ottoman Empire, pro-Armenian or simply someone who enjoys a good yarn?
2006-12-18 05:28:39 · answer #1 · answered by cymry3jones 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bahktin said that Dostoyevksy wrote in a "polyphonic voice." As you know, D. also writes about characters living in desperate conditions. Tolstoy tends to write about the upper class more and his novels are more epic in scope and more pastoral. D. was staunchly Tsarist and Russian Orthodox. T. eventually became a Christian anarchist who lived a life of voluntary simplicity. D. is much more ambiguous and presents a lot of philosophical questions in his work. T. is more certain of morality in his writings. Despite their differences they were huge fans of each other's works. They never met though and Tolstoy is said to have cried when someone told him D. had died.
2006-12-18 04:02:25 · answer #2 · answered by Sara K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Man.. I feel sorry for you. I've learned long ago, that when you ask a DECENT question (like yours) you are gonna be lonely and disappointed.
But I want to wish you a Merry Chrismas. And I don't really need the 2 points (level 3).
I've read most of John Steinbeck and Linda Schele (anthropologist / archaeologist).
Keep reading.. it's a lost art.
2006-12-18 03:44:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-30 22:14:58 · answer #4 · answered by matis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a huge fan of D, but can't stand T. For some reason, Russian lit hasn't hooked me. I blame it on translations. I tend to love Russian authors who write in English (Nabokov, Rand, etc.). Have you read Gogol? Not as good as D, but better than T.
2006-12-18 05:31:46 · answer #5 · answered by hotdoggiegirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I enjoy both authors. If I had to chose, I would pick Doystoyevsky because of his knack for building suspense, however Anna K is in my list of top 10 best reads. Enjoy!
2006-12-18 03:47:34 · answer #6 · answered by Tara P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,Luka C,
From a pharmaceutical point of view,if you've never been on anti-depressants,then read 'Crime and punishment'.
Then you will be.
Otherwise,have a happy Christmas.
Misterviv
2006-12-18 03:53:32 · answer #7 · answered by misterviv 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love Gogol' !
2006-12-18 05:21:24 · answer #8 · answered by Jo:Nico 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i hate it.
2006-12-18 03:44:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋