The Dream of a Queer Fellow and The Pushkin Speech
The Dream of a Queer Fellow and The Pushkin Speech
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Condition Notes: Contains moderate shelf wear. Pages are clean and in good shape. Binding is tight.
Author(s): Fyodor Dostoevsky
Publication year: 1961
Binding: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Barnes & Noble, Unwin Books
ISBN:This highly specialized compilation pairs two of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s most intense, spiritually charged late-career works into a single 95-page repository. The first half contains the 1877 short story The Dream of a Queer Fellow—frequently translated in modern volumes as The Dream of a Ridiculous Man—which tracks a despairing, cynical narrator determined to end his life who drifts into a vivid dream of a pristine, uncorrupted, Eden-like utopian planet. The plot takes a devastating psychological turn as his mere presence accidentally introduces deceit, vanity, and conflict to the innocent population, serving as a powerful philosophical allegory on human nature, sin, and the agonizing search for redemption. The second half preserves his legendary 1880 Pushkin Speech, delivered at the Moscow monument unveiling just months before his death. Moving systematically through Alexander Pushkin’s classic poetry, the text acts as a passionate manifesto for Russian patriotism and cultural identity, arguing that the true genius of the Russian spirit lies in its capacity for universal empathy and global reconciliation.
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Book Condition Scale
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Like New
This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.
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Very Good
This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Good
This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Acceptable
This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.
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As Is
This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.
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Dust Jacket Grading
(A) Excellent
The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.(B) Good
Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.(C) Fair
Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.(D) Poor
Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.(F) As Is
Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.
