Russian Modernism

This Book Interprets The Baffling Complex Of Meanings Attached By Russian Culture To The Concept Of Everyday Life Or Byt And Assesses Its Impact On Russian Modernist Narrative. Drawing On Modern Literary Theory And Theology Stephen C. Hutchings Argues That Byt Emerged From A Dialogue Between Two Aesthetic Systems One Predominant In Western Catholic And Protestant Cultures The Other Reflected In Orthodox Iconic Traditions. He Offers Provocative Yet Careful Readings Of Key Narrative Texts From The Period.