Dec
22
2009
Looking for a Stocking Stuffer? Joseph Frank’s New Abridged Volume of DOSTOEVSKY is a Must!
Joseph Frank spent roughly 30 years composing a 5-volume biography of Dostoevsky that has been widely considered a masterpiece, winning critical raves as well as awards. Princeton University Press has just published a newly abridged volume, DOSTOEVSKY: A Writer in his Time that has also been reviewed very positively, and at a mere 959 printed pages, is a the perfect stocking stuffer for the person on your list with an impeccable library!
If you don’t want to take my word for it, please read Michael Dirda‘s riveting review of the book in yesterday’s Wall Street Journal. Our Australian book-lovers are taking note, as well. See Geordie Williamson‘s thoughtful review in The Australian.
On December 26th, 2009 at 7:54 pm Cameron Jamshidi replied:
Dear Kathryn,
Does this come as an e-book/pdf ?
Thanks in advance,
Cameron
On December 28th, 2009 at 11:11 am Tom replied:
This is a great read. I dont believe it comes as an ebook.. or I have not found one yet..
Good Luck
On December 28th, 2009 at 1:24 pm Andrew DeSio replied:
Response…
On December 28th, 2009 at 1:25 pm Andrew DeSio replied:
Hello Cameron and Tom,
Good to see you dropping by and checking out the blog. I can answer the e-book question for you. It’s currently being produced in an e-book version and should be out shortly. Keep an eye out!
On December 29th, 2009 at 12:59 am Emilio replied:
I read on another post that some versions of the books are available for the Kindle and a Sony reader.
I believe the same will be for this one.
On December 29th, 2009 at 10:18 am Michael Wright replied:
Seems like a nice book! Might be too late for a stocking stuffer right now but nevertheless will buy it as a gift for myself!
On January 1st, 2010 at 1:13 pm Cameron Jamshidi replied:
Andrew DeSio, thank you for your answer! I will be looking forward to see it come out!
On February 19th, 2010 at 4:30 pm John Douglas replied:
Hi,generally I just only visit blogs and retrieve my required information but this time the useful information that you posted in this post compelled me to reply here and appreciate your good work on this book about Dostoevsky, Thanks for the information: KG
On February 22nd, 2010 at 4:57 pm Kathryn Rosko replied:
Thanks so much for your comment. This book is something special, and I’m glad you appreciate the information! I hope you enjoy it…
Kathryn
On June 25th, 2010 at 7:30 am Elbert replied:
Now that I’ve just finished reading Crime and Punishment I definitely want to know more about this amazing man.
On June 25th, 2010 at 2:48 pm Kathryn Rosko replied:
Thanks for your post Elbert. Joseph Frank’s books will let you know all about the amazing man! This particular volume is good because it abridges the 5-volume biography. Happy reading!
On July 26th, 2010 at 3:04 am I love classics replied:
That is one big story about one of the classic authors. Must get it sometime…
On December 1st, 2010 at 2:25 pm Joseph replied:
I love the Russian classics, I will have to check that out.
On December 5th, 2010 at 2:04 pm Shelly replied:
There’s a Kindle edition at Amazon.com.
On December 13th, 2010 at 6:03 am Birkisel Saglik replied:
Seems like a nice book! Might be too late for a stocking stuffer right now but nevertheless will buy it as a gift for myself!
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Hi Kathryn,
Dostoevsky as a stocking stuff? I gave that last year…
Don’t want my kids complaining…”Dad!!! Dostoevsky AGAIN!!?!” Just kidding, regardless, I do like Dostoevsky and I will check out this edition by the Princeton University Press.
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Fyodor Dostoevsky said:
“There are moments, you reach moments, when all of a sudden time stops and becomes eternal.”