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Dostoyevski Core: Where Every Soul Is Tested
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Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a psychological masterpiece that delves deep into the mind of a young man grappling with morality, guilt, and redemption. Crime and Punishment is not just a story about a crime—it’s a deep, philosophical ...
Crime and Punishment
The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a profound exploration of innocence, morality, and the complexities of human nature. The novel’s philosophical depth and psychological insight make it one of Dostoyevsky’s most intriguing works.
The Idiot
For readers who appreciate raw, existential reflection, Notes from Underground is a literary masterpiece that explores the depths of human isolation and self-doubt. Through the voice of a deeply conflicted narrator, Dostoevsky brilliantly captures th...
Notes from Underground
The Gambler by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a psychological novel that delves into the destructive effects of gambling addiction. The novel is personal to Dostoevsky as well; he himself was struggling with a gambling addiction at the time of writing it, maki...
The Gambler
The Brothers Karamazov is one of Fyodor Dostoevsky's greatest works, a sprawling, philosophical novel that tackles profound questions about faith, morality, free will, and the human condition. Published in 1880, it centers around the Karamazov family...
The Brothers Karamazov
White Nights is a short novella by Fyodor Dostoevsky, first published in 1848, and is often considered one of his most poignant and lyrical works. It's a deeply introspective story that explores themes of loneliness, longing, and the emotional turbul...
White Nights
Demons (also known as The Devils or The Possessed) is a novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky, first published in 1872. It is one of his most politically and philosophically charged works, tackling themes of radicalism, revolution, moral decay, and the conseque...
Demons
Poor Folk is Fyodor Dostoevsky's first novel, written in 1846, and it is considered a significant work that marked the beginning of his literary career. The novel is a social and psychological portrait of the lives of the lower class in St. Petersbur...
Poor Folk
The House of the Dead is a semi-autobiographical novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky, published in 1861. The book is based on his own experiences as a prisoner in a Siberian labor camp, where he spent four years from 1849 to 1854 as part of a sentence for his...
The House Of The Dead
The Double is a novella by Fyodor Dostoevsky, first published in 1846. It marks one of Dostoevsky’s early works, showcasing his deep interest in the complexities of the human psyche, and introducing themes that would become central in his later, more...
The Double
The novel's themes touch upon issues of social inequality, personal sacrifice, and the effects of human pride and vulnerability. It's a deeply emotional exploration of human suffering, particularly the sense of humiliation and insult that many of Dos...
The Insulted and Humiliated
A Raw Youth, also known as The Adolescent, is a novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky, first published in 1889. It is often considered one of Dostoevsky's lesser-known works, but it offers valuable insight into the author's evolving views on human nature, socia...
A Raw Youth (the Adolescent)
The Eternal Husband (Вечный муж), also known as The Permanent Husband, is a novella by Fyodor Dostoevsky, first published in 1869. The plot explores themes of human weakness, emotional manipulation, and the darker aspects of relationships
The Eternal Husband
Dostoevsky's The Dream of a Ridiculous Man offers a profound philosophical meditation on human suffering, redemption, and the potential for positive change. The story is notable for its exploration of existential despair, the human yearning for meani...
The Dream of a Ridiculous Man
It’s a darkly comic tale that critiques the Russian aristocracy and society. In Uncle's Dream, Dostoevsky offers biting social commentary about the pretensions of the nobility and their lack of meaningful actions. The story is notable for its blend o...
Uncle's Dream: New Translation