The Idiot vs P&P
Aglaia's note to Myshkin should undoubtedly rank amongst the literary greats alongside Darcy's note to Miss Elizabeth. Its detractors may snipe that it lacks the requisite elegance or form, true, but it also cannot be argued that it: A) Perfecty reflects the personalities and representations of the two involved
B) Advances the story and
C) Is exceptionally entertaining, in the space of 8lines rather than 3 pages Nicely done Dostoevsky! You've certainly put Anna Karennina to shame. Sent from my iPhone
B) Advances the story and
C) Is exceptionally entertaining, in the space of 8lines rather than 3 pages Nicely done Dostoevsky! You've certainly put Anna Karennina to shame. Sent from my iPhone