You are "on it" and I look forward to Part 2. Dostoevsky also writes about the radical "new" generation in his novel, The Idiot, similar to how the young people want Vavra's money but not her input or advice, and are intentionally disrespectful and rude as they demand money and power.
The Idiot was the first Dostoyevsky novel I read. I can't remember much because it was 3 decades ago, but I've always vividly remembered his description of an epileptic seizure and his description of the world as seen by a man as he approaches the gallows. Incredibly powerful.
Rob: Excellent bio and review of Dostoevsky as an author .I just finished Margaret Atwood “Burning Questions”. Several of her essays are about various authors, and their works, some I’ve never read “Kapusinski” the Polish writer.
I’m 75, and have been a “reader” all my life. Took AP English in 1968 before AP it was split into AP American Literature and Writing ? We used Robert Penn Warren “Understanding Fiction” and “Understanding Poetry” as guidance.
I’m reading an annotated, by David Shepard edition of Pride and Prejudice. The annotations describe the background political and social and vocabulary at the time. A near perfect description of TV series, Bridgerton and Downton Abbey.
David Grann does a great job of describing the world of Patrick O’Brien in “The Wager” and Indian politics in “Killers of the Flower Moon”.
Really great review of a book I kinda wanted to read but turned to easier murder mysteries instead.
The references to so many modern behaviors is relevant and important, human nature hasn’t changed so much. And changes far less than does technology, tho conversations of equals, and of unequals, remains.
So much of life are the little status games folks play, all of which are zero sum. As are card games. Tho, in the last few decades, popular games among game players have been more racing like towards multiple possible alternate goals. So many new, fun, board games, tho so intense that there isn’t as much conversation as in many older card games.
I listened to this book last summer and was mesmerized by how contemporary all of it felt. Now, while its still fresh on my mind, you're live book-reporting it. I basically get a seminar on The Devils presented by Dr. Rob Henderson. The most compelling course I could have hoped to find has landed in my lap. What a treat. Can't wait for part two.
You are "on it" and I look forward to Part 2. Dostoevsky also writes about the radical "new" generation in his novel, The Idiot, similar to how the young people want Vavra's money but not her input or advice, and are intentionally disrespectful and rude as they demand money and power.
The Idiot was the first Dostoyevsky novel I read. I can't remember much because it was 3 decades ago, but I've always vividly remembered his description of an epileptic seizure and his description of the world as seen by a man as he approaches the gallows. Incredibly powerful.
Bravo! I can’t wait for part 2.
Rob: Excellent bio and review of Dostoevsky as an author .I just finished Margaret Atwood “Burning Questions”. Several of her essays are about various authors, and their works, some I’ve never read “Kapusinski” the Polish writer.
I’m 75, and have been a “reader” all my life. Took AP English in 1968 before AP it was split into AP American Literature and Writing ? We used Robert Penn Warren “Understanding Fiction” and “Understanding Poetry” as guidance.
I’m reading an annotated, by David Shepard edition of Pride and Prejudice. The annotations describe the background political and social and vocabulary at the time. A near perfect description of TV series, Bridgerton and Downton Abbey.
David Grann does a great job of describing the world of Patrick O’Brien in “The Wager” and Indian politics in “Killers of the Flower Moon”.
Keep up the good work.
Thank you
Noreen
"That observation feels remarkably modern." 💯
Really great review of a book I kinda wanted to read but turned to easier murder mysteries instead.
The references to so many modern behaviors is relevant and important, human nature hasn’t changed so much. And changes far less than does technology, tho conversations of equals, and of unequals, remains.
So much of life are the little status games folks play, all of which are zero sum. As are card games. Tho, in the last few decades, popular games among game players have been more racing like towards multiple possible alternate goals. So many new, fun, board games, tho so intense that there isn’t as much conversation as in many older card games.
I listened to this book last summer and was mesmerized by how contemporary all of it felt. Now, while its still fresh on my mind, you're live book-reporting it. I basically get a seminar on The Devils presented by Dr. Rob Henderson. The most compelling course I could have hoped to find has landed in my lap. What a treat. Can't wait for part two.