25.03.2026
Michael Mozzhechkov
A Century of Russian Fever in the Japanese Psyche
The enduring fascination of the Japanese public with Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky is not merely a niche literary preference but a cornerstone of modern Japanese identity. For over a century, Dostoevsky has served as a mirror for a nation navigating the turbulent waters of rapid modernization, cultural alienation, and existential dread. From the first tentative translations […]
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