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Exploring Language and Fanaticism in Russian Literature

This chapter examines the challenges of translating Russian humor into English while exploring the theme of fanaticism in Russian literature. It highlights the contrasting views of famous authors like Tolstoy and Chekhov and how their perspectives on morality have transformed over time.

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