| Titre | N. S. Leskov : propagandiste religieux et critique de littérature édifiante | |
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| Auteur | Inès Muller de Morogues | |
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Revue | Cahiers du monde russe |
| Numéro | volume 37, no 4, octobre-décembre 1996 | |
| Rubrique / Thématique | Articles |
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| Page | 381-395 | |
| Résumé anglais |
Inès Muller de Morogues, N.S. Leskov : A religious propagandist and critic of moralistic literature. Leskov believed that conscience-raising was the main mission of all writers and his well- known righteous men are not the only proof. Leskov, the literary critic, wished to present to readers any work which would contribute to their moral development, as he considered such development, based on the ideals of Christianity, to be essential for social progress. He is therefore concerned by the ignorance of the Russian people in matters of religion. He is an advocate of solid religious teaching based on the Bible, the history of the Russian Church and the lives of the Saints. He becomes committed when he comments on religious texts and publishes prayer books, and biblical and patristic literature. He also sends long recensions to morality conscious magazines aimed at the general public. He always insists on the necessity to publish stories and illustrations that correspond to the needs and realities of the Russian people. However, in the 1880's, as he separates himself from the Orthodox Church, he becomes closer to Tolstoi. This in no way implies that Leskov's interest in moralistic literature lessens. On the contrary, he finds in Tolstoi the support he seeks for his innermost beliefs and pushes even further his wish to moralize. This is evident in his defense of Tolstoi's writings and initiatives as well as in his own literary works. Source : Éditeur (via Persée) |
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