Name: Uncle's Dream: A Satirical Tale of Vanity, Marriage, and Social Hypocrisy (Large Print Deluxe Edition For Easy Reading) (en Inglés)
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Author: Dostoevsky, Fyodor M.; Zengerink, Tim
ISBN: 9781806984879

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Uncle's Dream: A Satirical Tale of Vanity, Marriage, and Social Hypocrisy (Large Print Deluxe Edition For Easy Reading) (en Inglés)

Formato

Libro Físico

Editorial

Library of Alexandria

Autor

Dostoevsky, Fyodor M.; Zengerink, Tim

Idioma

Inglés

N° páginas

264

Encuadernación

Tapa Blanda

Dimensiones

22.9 x 15.2 x 1.7 cm

ISBN13

9781806984879

Uncle's Dream: A Satirical Tale of Vanity, Marriage, and Social Hypocrisy (Large Print Deluxe Edition For Easy Reading) (en Inglés)

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What if chasing status made you a prisoner of your own illusions?Uncle's Dream is a brilliantly comedic and biting tale of societal vanity, misplaced ambition, and the absurd games played behind closed doors. In this lesser-known novella, Fyodor Dostoevsky crafts a theatrical farce that unfolds in a small Russian town, where everyone is scheming for social advancement. The central plot? A cunning widow's attempt to marry her daughter off to a doddering nobleman for prestige and wealth. But when love, gossip, and pride collide, nothing goes as planned.This modern translation brings Dostoevsky's wit and social criticism to life with clarity and charm. A sharply observed comedy of manners, Uncle's Dream mocks pretensions of class and reveals the inner insecurities of people desperately trying to uphold a façade.What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation: A Sharp Satire of Class and Marriage - A humorous look at the absurdity of social climbing and romantic manipulation.A Colorful Cast of Characters - Meet a scheming widow, a beautiful daughter, a bumbling nobleman, and a chorus of meddling townsfolk.Dostoevsky's Wit in Peak Form - A comedic gem showcasing his flair for farce and moral irony.A Modern, Accessible Translation - Adapted to preserve the humor, flow, and psychological insight for today's reader.A Fast-Paced and Entertaining Read - Perfect for fans of satire, Russian literature, and character-driven comedy.Step into a world where pride makes fools of the powerful-and discover one of Dostoevsky's most delightfully cynical tales.