Walker Percy, Fyodor Dostoevsky, and the Search for Influence

Exploring the intricate relationship between Walker Percy and Fyodor Dostoevsky, this study highlights the profound and often overlooked influence of the Russian novelist on Percy’s literary career. Through close readings, archival research, and biographical analysis, Jessica Hooten Wilson reveals how Dostoevsky's themes and techniques shaped Percy’s unique narrative style and philosophical inquiries, emphasizing the essential role this influence played in defining the strengths of Percy's fiction.