Corrigan, Yuri
Dostoevsky and the Riddle of the Self
- ISBN 13:
- 9780810135697
- author:
- Corrigan, Yuri
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Northwestern University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 22.86 x 15.24 x 1.52 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, Russian & Former Soviet Union
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Dostoevsky and the Riddle of the Self by Yuri Corrigan explores the complex relationship between individual autonomy and the human self. Through a close analysis of Dostoevsky's works, including The Idiot, Demons, and The Brothers Karamazov, Corrigan reveals how the author navigated this paradox throughout his career. Dostoevsky's writing often presents characters seeking to transcend their individual selves in favor of collective identities. However, Corrigan argues that Dostoevsky ultimately sought to overcome this pathology by exploring the inner world of the human psyche. This book offers a new perspective on Dostoevsky's work and its significance for understanding the prehistory of psychoanalysis and trauma studies. By examining Dostoevsky's artistic journey, Corrigan sheds light on the enduring relevance of his ideas for contemporary debates about selfhood and its cultural sources.
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