The Petty Demon
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Book Review
"The Petty Demon" by Fyodor Sologub is a dark and profound satire on Russian provincial life at the end of the 19th century. The main character, teacher Peredonov, embodies pettiness, envy, and malice. Critics note that Sologub masterfully conveys the atmosphere of oppressive mundanity and moral decay. The characters in the book, despite their caricatured nature, evoke feelings of anxiety and repulsion in the reader. Sologub uses grotesque and symbolism to highlight the ugliness of human nature and the futility of existence. "The Petty Demon" is considered one of the most striking examples of Russian decadence, and its influence on literature is hard to overestimate.
Date of publication: 17 June 2024
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Genre: Classical literature