The Complete Works of Fyodor Dostoyevsky

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Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1821–1881) was a Russian novelist, short story writer, essayist, journalist and philosopher. His literary works explore human psychology in the troubled political, social, and spiritual atmosphere of 19th-century Russia. Many of his works contain a strong emphasis on Christianity, and its message of absolute love, forgiveness and charity, explored within the realm of the individual, confronted with all of life's hardships and beauty. His major works include Crime and Punishment, The Idiot, Demons and The Brothers Karamazov. Many literary critics rate him as one of the greatest and most prominent psychologists in world literature. His novella Notes from Underground is considered to be one of the first works of existentialist literature. This edition includes: NOVELS: Netochka Nezvanova The Village of Stepanchikovo The House of the Dead Crime and Punishment The Idiot The Possessed (Demons) The Insulted and the Injured The Raw Youth (The Adolescent) The Brothers Karamazov NOVELLAS: Poor Folk The Double The Landlady Uncle's Dream Notes from Underground The Gambler The Permanent Husband SHORT STORIES: The Grand Inquisitor (Chapter from The Brothers Karamazov) Mr. Prohartchin A Novel in Nine Letters Another Man's Wife or, The Husband under the Bed A Faint Heart Polzunkov The Honest Thief The Christmas Tree and The Wedding White Nights A Little Hero An Unpleasant Predicament (A Nasty Story) The Crocodile Bobok The Heavenly Christmas Tree A Gentle Spirit The Peasant Marey The Dream of a Ridiculous Man LETTERS: Letters of Fyodor Michailovitch Dostoyevsky to his Family and Friends BIOGRAPHY: Fyodor Dostoyevsky, A Study by Aimée Dostoyevsky


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Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoyevsky (1821–1881) stands among the most profound and influential novelists of Russian literature. His literary career is marked by a prolific output that encompasses a series of novels exploring human psychology in the troubled political, social, and spiritual atmospheres of 19th-century Russia. Dostoyevsky's works often delve into themes of existential despair, morality, free will, and the tumult of the human soul. His masterpiece, 'Crime and Punishment' (1866), presents a penetrating analysis of moral dilemmas through the narrative of Raskolnikov, a man who grapples with the justification of murder for a perceived greater good. Other notable works of commanding depth include 'The Idiot' (1869), offering a poignant look at innocence and idealism, and 'The Brothers Karamazov' (1880), a complex tale of patricide and spiritual struggle, often regarded as his magnum opus. 'The Complete Works of Fyodor Dostoyevsky' offers readers a comprehensive journey through his literary evolution, showcasing his gift for introspection and narrative intensity. Dostoyevsky's penetrating analysis of the human condition, combined with his innovative narrative techniques and philosophical depth, cements his reputation as a precursor of existentialist thought, profoundly impacting subsequent generations of writers and thinkers worldwide.

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Publisher: DigiCat

Genre: Sprache - Englisch

Language: English

Size: 5930 Pages

Filesize: 6.0 MB

ISBN: 8596547404880

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