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Rebels to Reason: Dostoevsky and Irrational Free Will

The article illustrates the debate about human nature which emerged in 1860s Russia between Dostoevsky and Chernyshevsky.

Symbolism in Alexander Blok's Poetry: "The Stranger"

Alexander Alexandrovich Blok (1880-1921) was born and spent most of his life in St. Petersburg, the city famous for its literary...

The Essence of Culture in Gogol’s “The Nose”

This article explores the cultural aspects of appearance, language, and beliefs in the short story "The Nose".

Roots of "Master and Margarita": Who was the real Master, Margarita and Woland?

“…who are you then? - I am part of that power which eternally wills evil and eternally works good.” Goethe "Faust"...