A Gentle Creature by Dostoevsky (49 results)

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In the stories in this volume Dostoevsky explores both the figure of the dreamer divorced from reality and also his own ambiguous attitude to utopianism, themes central to many of his great novels. In White Nights the apparent idyll of the dreamer's romantic fantasies disguises profound loneliness and estrangement from 'living life'. Despite his sentimental friendship with Nastenka, his final withdrawal into the world of theimagination anticipates the retreat into the 'underground' of many of Dostoevsky's later intellectual heroes. A Gentle Creature and The Dream of a Ridiculous Man show how such withdrawal from reality can end inspiritual desolation and moral indifference and how, in Dostoevsky's view, the tragedy of the alienated individual can be resolved only by the rediscovery of a sense of compassion and responsibility towards fellow human beings. This new translation captures the power and lyricism of Dostoevsky's writing, while the introduction examines the stories in relation to one another and to his novels. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World'sClassics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth ofother valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. In these stories Dostoevsky explores both the figure of the dreamer divorced from reality and also his own ambiguous attitude to utopianism, themes central to many of his great novels. This new translation captures the power and lyricism of Dostoevsky's writing, while the introduction examines the stories in relation to one another and to his novels. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Good.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.2.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. The Chiltern Library. 1st printing (1950). 272pp. Original green cloth with gilt titles and decoration to spine. VG copy, binding square and tight, cloth covers clean and bright, gilt dulled, internally excellent, no dust jacket.

1950. John Lehmann. Hardback. Book - VG. Ex-lib.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First edition small 8vo, published in the series The Chiltern Library.Dark blue with faded gilt to spine, mild wear, sound binding, a signature to fep, some spotting to page edges, very good reading condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. A selection of seven short stories (see image) by Dostoevsky with an introduction by the translator, David Magarshack. The publisher's blurb refers to a particular interest for 'English readers with the author's 'description of London of the sixties in the last century (i.e. the 1860s).' No. 36 in the Chiltern Libraries series of publications with dust jacket cover decoration by French illustrator, Phillippe Jullian. Condition: dj is intact but chipped in places and tanned - see image of folded out jacket. The royal blue cloth boards are in a sound overall condition; with a little fading at the head of the spine where the gilt (gold) titles are located. Tight binding; slight spotting on top and fore edges. Internally, slight tanning and occasional spotting - on the preliminary and final pages. pp.xvii, 272/16mo. Please note that, depending on destination, we may request an additional payment to cover any extra shipping/postage charges. Proceeds to Amnesty International. Abe2347.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1915. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 272, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 272.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Translated with an introduction by David Magarshack. Name of the previous owner. Publication of 272 pages. There is gilt on the spine of the book. The boards are a little shelf rubbed. There are minor marks on the block of the book. The text is legible. The binding is excellent. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardback in Dust Wrapper. First edition (first printing). Hardback in dust wrapper (green boards with gilt titling to the spine) Physically 7½" x 5" (0.7 kg); (xix) 272pp; In the Chiltern Library series; Translated by David Magarshack; Cover art by Philippe Jullian; Preface by David Magarshack; Number 36 in the series. Contains: White nights; The Honest Thief; The Christmas Tree and a Wedding; The Peasant Marey; Memoirs from a Dark Cellar; A Gentle Creature; The Dream of a Ridiculous Man; || The book is on my shelves and will be carefully packed and posted from the pastoral paradise of Peasedown St. John, Bath, by a real bookseller in a real book shop - with my personal guarantee and my beady eye on the Consumer Contracts Regulations. REMEMBER! Buying my copy means the bookshop Jack Russells get their supper! My Book #199241|| Condition: Good in Good Dust Wrapper. Dust wrapper sunned at the spine and a touch edgeworn. Edges of the textblock heavily age-toned, extending onto the margins of the leaves. The contents complete, clean and tight otherwise.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. A beautiful book! Translated and with an introduction by David Magarshack. This book is covered in neat, clear, removable plastic protecting the dust jacket. The DJ shows signs of wear with some tears and chipping along the top and bottom edge. There is a scratch on the cover and some fading on the spine. The beautiful decoration on the DJ is by Philippe Jullian. The hardcover is in excellent condition. It is blue with gold lettering on the spine. The binding is sound. There are no loose pages. The previous owner has written in blue ink on the top of the inside front cover. There is some light foxing on the page edges and on the first and last few pages. Otherwise the pages are clean and in good condition.

8vo. First edition thus. Original blue hardcovers, gilt. Jacket illustrated by Philippe Jullian. Unclipped d/w slightly faded and tanned on the spine and with a tiny nick to the bottom edge of the front panel. Fine in near fine d/w. #36 of The Chiltern Library series. A very nice copy.