Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment is a psychological novel about crime and inner conflict. Were Raskolnikov’s choices justified, and can his sins be forgiven? Crime and Punishment plot Raskolnikov, a young man living in a dilapidated boarding house in Pedersburg, contemplates murdering an old woman who pawns nearby. But he’s not brave enough to follow through. He meets...
Book Review – What Is the Meaning of Life and Death as Learned from The Death of Ivan Ilyich?
The Death of Ivan Ilyich is a story that reminds us of the true meaning of life, love, and gratitude in the face of death. I once wondered what I would do if I died tomorrow. I was worried about my parents. I would need to send them a message of love and gratitude. The rest of my family and friends would also be sad. But the saddest person would be me. I thought that I would feel sorry for...
Reading Note – How did Pushkin’s literature influence later generations of writers?
Pushkin was a master of Russian literature, and his works had a profound influence on later generations of writers. We will take a look at how his literature was passed down and developed. If you have studied Russian and never read Pushkin’s works, it is like entering a treasure island and returning empty-handed. In this way, Pushkin is a treasure island of Russian literature. His...