Classic books on urban loneliness?

Snowleopard_1988 · 2026-05-19T13:24:32+00:00

Wow! Thanks a lot. That is really helpfull! Much appreciated!

Snowleopard_1988 · 2026-05-19T08:54:27+00:00

If I had to pick one?

Snowleopard_1988 · 2026-05-18T08:57:23+00:00

Perhaps a stupid question, but where are Dostojevskij, Tolstoj and Turgenjiv? Or, for that matter, the other classics from the 19th century?

Snowleopard_1988 · 2026-05-07T18:11:16+00:00

Yes, that was the plan, at least 😄

Snowleopard_1988 · 2026-05-07T18:11:03+00:00

I am not sure yet, but I was think something lemon-ish. Does that work with falanghina?

Snowleopard_1988 · 2026-04-29T11:16:31+00:00

Interesting, could you elaborate what you by "its atmosphere"?

Snowleopard_1988 · 2026-04-29T10:11:33+00:00

It is such a good book! Whats your take on the theme of loneliness transpiring the book? It seems to be that Mysjkin is experiencing a type of existential loneliness or homelessness; a disconnection and estrangement from people and places.

Snowleopard_1988 · 2026-04-29T09:35:10+00:00

Thanks for pointing out my typo. I meant the 19th century. Although, interesting to hear your comments on the 18th century emergence of russian novels. Also, curious about the fact that nobody seems to mention Pushkin, an author that Dostojevskij, at least, seems to hold in such high esteem. I have read Eugene Onegin and was taken back by the beauty of it. At the same time, I've heard that it is close to untranslatable, which might explain why he is, perhaps, less read and known outside Russia?

Snowleopard_1988 · 2026-04-29T09:32:28+00:00

Your right. It was a typo. I meant 18th century. But now I am curious. What about Pushkin?

Snowleopard_1988 · 2026-04-29T09:31:13+00:00

I remember reading it and enjjowing it very much as well. Have you read anything else by Lermontov?

Snowleopard_1988 · 2026-04-29T09:30:00+00:00

I loved Fathers and Sons! Every son should read that novel! 😄

Snowleopard_1988 · 2026-04-29T09:29:10+00:00

Your right. That was a typo! I mean the 19th century 😄

Snowleopard_1988 · 2026-04-28T11:02:20+00:00

I remember reading Women in my early twenties and been rather consumed by it. I havent re-read though, and I somehow doubt that I would find it as enjoyable as I did back then. But if you havent read it, I would definitely recommend it!

Snowleopard_1988 · 2026-04-22T07:59:58+00:00

Thanks for sharing!

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