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Breaking Free from Death
The Art of Being a Successful Russian Writer
Genres:
Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900 ,
Literary studies: general,
Literary studies: fiction, novelists & prose writers,
Social & political philosophy,
Psychological theory & schools of thought,
Literary studies: plays & playwrights,
Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900,
Sociology: death & dying,
Creative therapy (eg art, music, drama),
Literary companions
Synopsis
Breaking Free from Death examines how Russian writers respond to the burden of living with anxieties about their creative outputs, and, ultimately, about their own inevitable finitude. What contributes to creative death are not just crippling diseases that make man defenseless in the face of death, and not just the arguably universal fear of death but, equally important, the innumerable impositions on the part of various outsiders. Many conflicts in the lives of Rylkova's subjects arose not from their opposition to the existing political regimes but from their interactions with like-minded and supporting intellectuals, friends, and relatives. The book describes the lives and choices that concrete individuals and-by extrapolation-their literary characters must face in order to preserve their singularity and integrity while attempting to achieve fame, greatness, and success.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
"Rylkova's meticulous study is full of original insights and new interpretations of famous literary works, delivered in a lucid and accessible writing style, with numerous references to primary sources; it is a joy to read. Furthermore, she supplies her readers with a clear road map throughout the book, explaining her next steps and intentions at every turn." - Russian Review