Dostoevsky and Revel. “To Become a True Russian”: Notes on Dostoevsky

Illustrated hardcover edition devoted to Fyodor Dostoevsky connections with the Baltic city of Revel (today Tallinn) and his reflections on Russian identity. The first part, Dostoevsky and Revel by Vladimir Illyashevich, explores archival and biographical materials about the writer’s visits and correspondence; the second part, To Become a True Russian by Sergey Mityoryov, offers literary and philosophical essays on Dostoevsky moral and national ideas. This copy is signed and inscribed by Vladimir Illyashevich on the title page: Irine Dukhovoy s uvazheniem ot avtora. Obninsk 2002 To Irina Dukhovaya, with respect from the author. Obninsk, 2002 A scarce presentation copy; very few signed examples are known. Clean and bright interior, firm binding, sharp corners, minimal handling wear.