Hello all,
Episode 15 of the podcast is now live!
Jeremy is joined by writer Liza Libes for a discussion on Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment, and why the novel — written 160 years ago — still resonates so strongly today.
They explore the crucial Russian concept of Toska, a deep spiritual ache or homelessness, which sits at the heart of the novel but is sorely missed in English translations.
Through Raskolnikov’s harrowing journey, this 19th-century masterpiece still speaks forcefully to the spiritual and moral emptiness of our own age, while also revealing how love and self-sacrifice can resurrect a broken life.
Watch the episode for free on Substack, or on YouTube if you prefer.
Enjoy!
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