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Best Dostoevsky Novel?
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pitbullstl
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Synpax said:
Crime and Punishment is a must, hard to get into if you have been reading non-classical literature as of late. The Idiot is also a decent read.
juve said:Well, Dostoyevsky is reknown for his contribution to literature, not philosophical disciplines.
Sartre and Camus are among my favorites nevrtheless
We should have a sitdown and discuss thangz.
I see a striking parellel between the Nazi occupation of France and out current military climate today...
Have you read Camus' "Letters to a German Friend" ?
That shit is pure fire, Lil' Juve!!!
DIV
'The Brothers Karamozov' is more probing of various intangibles and motives that affect human behavior than 'Crime and Punishment', but it is a S-L-O-W read. 'Crime and Punishment' revolves around a single main characte. It has less bredth, but the same depth as 'The Brother's Karamazov'. 'The Possessed' is excellent if you like an examination of political dabblers. I haven't read 'The Gambler' or 'The Idiot'. My vote...
Hurray, Hurray Karamazov!!
Hurray, Hurray Karamazov!!
juve
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Synpax said:
Good choice. And very strategic might I add. Reason being is that in academic circles Crime And Punishment is so thoroughly perused and debated that striking in with something fresh, yet relevant and tangible will place you higher among your peers. They will immediately assume that you have read all the pedestrian classics including Crime and Punishment since you are capable of expounding upon a lesser known novel - the level of your intelligence will be unquestioned and much credence would be vested into it!
Eh, just some ramblings on social interaction
juve said:Good choice. And very strategic might I add. Reason being is that in academic circles Crime And Punishment is so thoroughly perused and debated that striking in with something fresh, yet relevant and tangible will place you higher among your peers. They will immediately assume that you have read all the pedestrian classics including Crime and Punishment since you are capable of expounding upon a lesser known novel - the level of your intelligence will be unquestioned and much credence would be vested into it!
Eh, just some ramblings on social interaction
Might I add that "Crime & Punishment" was to the concept of justice, as "The Stranger" is to the existential man in the world.
One man alone in the world, against everything, against nothing.......a part of everything, a part of nothing.......ultimately, essentially dehumanized to a "thing" in the grand scheme.
It's conceptually innovative, and very G-like.....
Existentialism rocks my NUTZ!
DIV
Synpax
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juve said:Good choice. And very strategic might I add. Reason being is that in academic circles Crime And Punishment is so thoroughly perused and debated that striking in with something fresh, yet relevant and tangible will place you higher among your peers. They will immediately assume that you have read all the pedestrian classics including Crime and Punishment since you are capable of expounding upon a lesser known novel - the level of your intelligence will be unquestioned and much credence would be vested into it!
Eh, just some ramblings on social interaction
You must spread some Karma around before giving it to juve again.
Synpax
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DIVISION said:Might I add that "Crime & Punishment" was to the concept of justice, as "The Stranger" is to the existential man in the world.
One man alone in the world, against everything, against nothing.......a part of everything, a part of nothing.......ultimately, essentially dehumanized to a "thing" in the grand scheme.
It's conceptually innovative, and very G-like.....
Existentialism rocks my NUTZ!
DIV
I thought you hadn't read any of his stuff? BTW - I may not have read his stuff, but I do know that he is very UN-existential.
