Fedor Dostoevskii in Britain: the tale of an untalented genius.

From: The Modern Language Review | Date: July 1, 2003| Author: Aiello, Lucia | Copyright information

The author examines the unenthusiastic critical reception of the translated works of Fyodor Dostoevskii when they appeared in the United Kingdom starting in 1911. She examines the definition of genius as defined by public opinion and shows how it is considered separate from artistic talent.

When, in 1911, Constance Garnett was commissioned by the publisher William Heinemann to undertake the translation of the complete works of Fedor Dostoevskii, she was reticent about engaging in su...

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