Vasily Rozanov Summary

Rozanov, Vasilii Vasil'evich(1856–1919) Vasilii Vasil'evich Rozanov, the Russian critic and philosopher, was born in Vetluga, Russia, and attended secondary schools in Simbirsk an... Read more

An original and even iconoclastic writer, philosopher, and critic, Vasilii Rozanov was frequently connected with scandal, controversial views on religion and sex, and outbursts of anti-Semitism. His v... Read more

In the following review of Solitaria, originally published in 1936, Lawrence finds Rozanov's “Russianizing” tiresome, but admits the his work shows promise. We are told on the wra... Read more

In the following essay, Poggioli provides a personal and professional account of Rozanov's life and work. I The students of Vasili Rozanov have concentrated their attention on his strange biogr... Read more

In the following essay, Stammler examines Rozanov's constantly evolving concept of politics. Strictly speaking, there is no such thing as Vasily Rozanov's political philosophy if by phil... Read more

In the following essay, Crone argues that Rozanov created a fictional self in his autobiographical writings, which serve to help him articulate thoughts and opinions on a wide variety of topics. Rozan... Read more

In the following essay, Gulyga examines contradictions in Rozanov's life and character, noting that such dualities are common to Russians. In April 1912 Maxim Gorky wrote to Vassili Rozanov: I ... Read more

In the following essay, Khanin argues that both Rozanov's moral and aesthetic ideals are rooted in “altruistic empathy” rather than a sense of moral duty. My ideal is tranquility,... Read more