The Little Demon

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sologub, Fyodor, 1863-1927

Contributor:

Aldington, Richard, 1892-1962

Cournos, John, 1881-1966

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Little Demon" by Fyodor Sologub is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores the life of Ardalyon Borisitch Peredonov, a schoolmaster in a small Russian town, as he navigates his existence filled with petty grievances, personal ambition, and suffocating relationships. Peredonov embodies the contradictions and struggles of a man caught between his desires and the bleak surroundings that reflect his inner turmoil. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Peredonov, who is depicted as a somewhat ridiculous yet complex character. He engages in conversations with his friends about marriage prospects, particularly regarding his cousin Varvara. The dialogue reveals Peredonov's self-importance as he speculates about his future as an inspector and his feelings toward various women, including the social pressures he faces. As he grapples with his insecurities and social interactions, the setting comes alive with vivid descriptions of the town, showcasing the underlying malaise that echoes Peredonov's own personal struggles. The stage is set for a tale that promises to intertwine humor with tragedy, challenging the reader to examine the nuances of human nature and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Annemie Arnst, Dagny and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Petty_Demon

Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2015-05-09