The Little Demon
1907
The Little Demon, published in 1907 by Fyodor Sologub, follows Ardalyon Borisitch Peredonov, a schoolmaster in a small Russian town, as he descends into madness, sadism, and violence. The novel blends dark humor with a critique of societal norms, portraying Peredonov's struggles with personal ambition and his grotesque fantasies. Notable for its exploration of the human psyche and the absurdities of life, it is regarded as a significant work of the Russian Symbolist movement and has influenced the portrayal of moral decay in literature.
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“И на этот раз Передонов, не долго думая, сочинил письмо к княгине. Он писал: "Я люблю вас, потому что вы”
— Fyodor Sologub
“I wanted to burn her, the wicked witch.””
— Fyodor Sologub
“After Mass the members of the congregation scattered to their homes. A few stopped to talk under the old maples and lindens near the white stone walls, within the enclosure. All were in holiday dress and looked at one another cheerily. It appeared as if the inhabitants of this town lived peacefully and amicably”
— Fyodor Sologub
“It's a far cry from that, I just meant that in general people say all sorts of nonsense about me, but it's mostly out of jealousy. Don't you go believing anything of the sort. They're denouncing me in order to deflect suspicion from themselves, but I myself can denounce them".””
— Fyodor Sologub
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