Holy Friends Thirty Saints and Blesseds of the Americas |
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| Author:
| Amadeo, Diana M. |
| Illustrator:
| Curreli, Augusta
Lombardo, Irina |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8198-3384-6 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2005 |
| Publisher: | Pauline Books & Media
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $19.95 |
Book Description:
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As both a masterpiece of Russian populist writing and a parody of the entire genre,Poor Peopleis an early example of Dostoevsky’s genius. Written as a series of letters,Poor Peopletells the tragic tale of a petty clerk and his impossible love for a young girl. Longing to help her and her family, he sells everything he can, but his kindness leads him only into more desperate poverty, and ultimately into debauchery. As a typical “man of the underground,” he serves as...
More DescriptionAs both a masterpiece of Russian populist writing and a parody of the entire genre,Poor Peopleis an early example of Dostoevsky’s genius. Written as a series of letters,Poor Peopletells the tragic tale of a petty clerk and his impossible love for a young girl. Longing to help her and her family, he sells everything he can, but his kindness leads him only into more desperate poverty, and ultimately into debauchery. As a typical “man of the underground,” he serves as the embodiment of the belief that happiness can only be achieved with riches.