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The Little Demon: A Study of Human Perversity and Provincial Life

The Little Demon: A Study of Human Perversity and Provincial Life

Sologub, Fyodor

Paperback

Classic FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN13: 9791041805631
Publisher: Culturea
Published: May 12 2023
Pages: 408
Weight: 1.17
Height: 0.91 Width: 5.83 Depth: 8.27
Language: English
The Little Demon by Fyodor Sologub is a novel that intricately weaves comedy with tragedy, presenting a vivid portrayal of human nature and the provincial life in Russia. The story revolves around Ardalyon Borisitch Peredonov, a schoolmaster in a small town, who is consumed by paranoia and transformation. He is convinced that marrying his cousin Varvara will secure him a coveted inspector's position, promised by a Princess. However, his indecisiveness and suspicion lead him to consider other marriage prospects, such as Marta, a young woman living with the widow Vershina. The narrative explores Peredonov's interactions with various townspeople, including the cunning Routilov, the simple-minded Volodin, and the manipulative landlady Ershova. These characters, each embodying different facets of human folly and vice, contribute to the novel's exploration of the darker aspects of the human psyche. Sologub's work is a reflection on the universal nature of evil and the internal struggles that manifest in outward actions. The novel's setting in a small Russian town serves as a microcosm for the broader human experience, illustrating how personal changes and fears can lead to moral decay and social discord.

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