The Meek One

Name: The Meek One
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780141397481
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By Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Series: Penguin Little Black Classics

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The Meek One by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a poignant exploration of human emotions and psychological struggles. It focuses on a pawnbroker who reflects on his relationship with his young wife after a tragic event. Through his internal monologue, the story delves into themes of love, power, and moral conflict.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141397481

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 February 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Translated by Ronald Meyer

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 160.0mm

Weight: 54g

Pages: 64

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Classic Fiction Fiction Fyodor Dostoyevsky General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Penguin Little Black Classics

About the Author

Moscow-born Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1821-1881) served time in a convict prison in Siberia for his political alliances, and in his later years his passion for gambling led him deeply into debt. His many brilliant novels include Crime and Punishment, The Idiot and The Brothers Karamazov.

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