Name: Polzunkov: Dignity in Disgrace, The Mask of Laughter, and the Pain of Being Overlooked (en Inglés)
Price: 20.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Author: Dostoevsky, Fyodor; Zengerink, Tim
ISBN: 9781804219089

portada Polzunkov: Dignity in Disgrace, The Mask of Laughter, and the Pain of Being Overlooked (en Inglés)

Polzunkov: Dignity in Disgrace, The Mask of Laughter, and the Pain of Being Overlooked (en Inglés)

Formato

Libro Físico

Editorial

Library of Alexandria

Autor

Dostoevsky, Fyodor; Zengerink, Tim

Idioma

Inglés

N° páginas

Encuadernación

Tapa Blanda

Dimensiones

20.3 x 12.7 x 0.3 cm

ISBN13

9781804219089

Polzunkov: Dignity in Disgrace, The Mask of Laughter, and the Pain of Being Overlooked (en Inglés)

Dostoevsky, Fyodor; Zengerink, Tim (Autor) · Library of Alexandria · Tapa Blanda

Libro Nuevo Importado

Envío: 16 a 22 días háb.

$ 41.97$ 20.99

-50%

Costos de importación incluídos en el precio ✅

Libro Nuevo

Quedan 50 unidades

$ 20.99

Llega entre el 19 Ago y el 31 Ago a Quito, Pichincha. Seleccionar ubicación

Agregar a lista de deseos

Reseña del libro "Polzunkov: Dignity in Disgrace, The Mask of Laughter, and the Pain of Being Overlooked (en Inglés)"

Can one act of courage erase a lifetime of mockery?Polzunkov tells the story of a pitiful, lowly man constantly ridiculed by society. Seen as a joke by everyone-including himself-he plays along with the laughter, using self-deprecation as a shield. But beneath his clownish behavior hides a quiet strength, and when a moment of truth arrives, Polzunkov reveals a side no one expected.Dostoevsky blends humor and heartbreak in this lesser-known but deeply moving short story. It's a tale about appearances, hidden dignity, and the deep emotional cost of being dismissed and forgotten.This modern translation preserves the subtlety and soul of Dostoevsky's narrative while updating the language for fluid, accessible reading.What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation: A Deeply Human Story of Humiliation and Heart - Explore the life of a man who hides his pain behind jokes.Sharp Social Critique - See how cruelty can disguise itself as laughter-and how easy it is to overlook quiet dignity.An Unexpected Moment of Bravery - Witness a surprising act that forces everyone to rethink what they thought they knew.A Balance of Satire and Sympathy - Dostoevsky delivers both humor and heartbreak with unflinching honesty.This edition modernizes Dostoevsky's story for clarity and emotional impact while staying true to the original spirit. A perfect choice for fans of character-driven fiction and stories that reveal the humanity in the most unlikely places.