Dostoevsky's Three Loves

Author: (USA) Slonim
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: In St. Petersburg, he was the master of the situation, the ruler, who could do as he pleased with her, and perhaps at that time his love was not as intense as hers. But now the situation has reversed. His love has not only not faded because of her betrayal, but has instead grown even more fervent. In the eternal gamble of love and pain, the victim and the abuser have exchanged places, and the wronged woman has become the victor. Dostoevsky must have quickly experienced this. But when he fully realized his situation, it was too late to break free, especially since his complex relationships with Apollinaria had suddenly added many hidden pleasures. His love for this young woman entered a new, stimulating realm—suffering for her had become a form of enjoyment. This book, based on a wealth of firsthand materials, faithfully traces the three love experiences of the world-renowned writer Dostoevsky, observes his attitude toward women, and eliminates the shy silence about the truth and the common embellishment of facts. With rich details, it presents Dostoevsky's inner world and love journey, where his holy emotions and passionate desires intertwine.