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John Givens, "The Image of Christ in Russian Literature: Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Bulgakov, Pasternak" (Northern Illinois UP, 2018)

New Books in Religion

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The Interplay of Spirituality and Identity in Russian Literature

This chapter explores Boris Pasternak's life and literature, emphasizing the influence of his Jewish and Christian backgrounds in the context of revolutionary Russia. It examines how his characters, particularly in 'Dr. Zhivago', embody Christ-like qualities amidst political turmoil and connects his themes to the broader landscape of Russian literature.

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