Nikolay Karamzin’s History in Fyodor Dostoevsky’s Novel The Idiot

The article explores the influence of Nikolay Karamzin’s History of the Russian State (1818–1829) on Fyodor Dostoevsky’s novel The Idiot (1868–1869). Karamzin’s historical and literary work significantly shaped Dostoevsky’s worldview from childhood and remained highly valued by him in adulthood. Dos...

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Main Author: Nikolay N. Podosokorsky
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Russian Academy of Sciences. A.M. Gorky Institute of World Literature 2024-09-01
Series:Достоевский и мировая культура: Филологический журнал
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Online Access:https://dostmirkult.ru/images/2024-3/01_Podosokorsky_31-63.pdf