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After a brief military career, the illustrious Russian author Fyodor Dostoyevsky quickly turned to writing as a profession with the publication of his first novel, "Poor Folk," in 1846. This novel sparked a literary career that would eventually cement Dostoyevsky's reputation as one of the greatest novelists of the nineteenth century. Early participation in a literary/political group landed the writer in exile in Siberia for nearly a decade, an experience which had a profound influence on Dostoyevsky's understanding of fate, the suffering of human beings, and resulted in a powerful religious conversion experience. Dostoyevsky's works are marked by his penetrating exploration of psychology and morality, which are today cited as highly 'existentialist.' The Eternal Husband is one of Dostoevsky's most refined works, and represents a lifelong meditation on the duality of human consciousness through the lives of the husband and the ex-lover of a recently deceased woman.
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Dostoevsky-lite is still far better than most author's best
14 Oct 2011
Format:Paperback
This is not the Brothers Karamzov or The Idiot, but it is still very good nonetheless. Dostoevsky dealt with some pretty advanced psychological issues in this novel, which is essentially a cat-and-mouse game between the two primary characters, Velchaninov and Trusotsky. One of the characters had maintained a sexual relationship with the wife of the other, raising two issues: 1) Who is the father of the young daughter that was conceived during this relationship, and 2) Exactly how much doesthe slighted spouse know?
The plot is good, but the characters are really what make this novel intriguing. Velchaninov, to me, is reflective of a cross between Raskolnikov (from Crime and Punishment) and Stavrogin (from The Possessed). He is in some ways a nihilist, and he often fails to account for the effect that his actions will have on others. Trusotsky, on the other hand, is a unique, baffling character. While the novel makes him largely come across as a buffoon, the final chapter suggests that Trusotsky is more cunning that the reader is initially led to believe.
For readers hoping to start with Dostoevsky, I would recommend The Idiot, as it is more representative of the traditional "Dostoevsky masterpiece." For a Dostoevsky fan looking for a quick fix, however, this is serviceable and entertaining.
The plot is good, but the characters are really what make this novel intriguing. Velchaninov, to me, is reflective of a cross between Raskolnikov (from Crime and Punishment) and Stavrogin (from The Possessed). He is in some ways a nihilist, and he often fails to account for the effect that his actions will have on others. Trusotsky, on the other hand, is a unique, baffling character. While the novel makes him largely come across as a buffoon, the final chapter suggests that Trusotsky is more cunning that the reader is initially led to believe.
For readers hoping to start with Dostoevsky, I would recommend The Idiot, as it is more representative of the traditional "Dostoevsky masterpiece." For a Dostoevsky fan looking for a quick fix, however, this is serviceable and entertaining.
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The novella minus the short stories
9 Sep 2010
Format:Paperback
Dostoyevsky's novella, _The Eternal Husband_ is about the cat and mouse relationship between two men, Velchaninov and Pavel Pavlovitch. The former man has had a secret love affair with the latter's late wife. Pavlovitch makes frequent unannounced visits to Velchaninov. Does Pavlovitch plan to kill Velchaninov and/or Velchaninov's daughter, Liza, or are they really merely great friends who are seeking "to settle accounts" between them? After all, friends can have a love/hate relationship. Interestingly Pavlovitch appears to be very dependent upon Velchaninov, in as much as he always seems to be seeking his approval, even when it comes to picking a new, prospective wife.
Like many of Dostoyevsky's novels, human psychology and especially neurosis play a large part. In the case of Velchaninov, hypochondria seems to play a large part in his psyche, while Pavlovitch, the eternal husband personified, often plays the fool.
I found _The Eternal Husband_ somewhat confusing at times and oftentimes too speculative in its intent. I found "Notes from Underground," which I read a long time ago, a far more intense and personally satisfying short novel than _The Eternal Husband_.
Like many of Dostoyevsky's novels, human psychology and especially neurosis play a large part. In the case of Velchaninov, hypochondria seems to play a large part in his psyche, while Pavlovitch, the eternal husband personified, often plays the fool.
I found _The Eternal Husband_ somewhat confusing at times and oftentimes too speculative in its intent. I found "Notes from Underground," which I read a long time ago, a far more intense and personally satisfying short novel than _The Eternal Husband_.
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