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Fyodor Dostoyevsky was born on 11th November 1821. He was introduced to literature very early. At age three, it was heroic sagas, fairy tales and legends. At four his mother used the Bible to teach him to read and write. His immersion in literature was wi
Most significant of the Russian novelist's early stories (1846) offers a straight-faced treatment of a hallucinatory theme. Golyadkin senior is a powerless target of persecution by Golyadkin junior, his double in almost every respect. Familiar Dostoye
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HarperCollins is proud to present our range of timeless literary classics. 'Do you understand, sir, do you understand what it means when you have absolutely nowhere to turn?' Rodion Romanovich Raskolnikov an impoverished student drop-out and amat
HarperCollins is proud to present our range of timeless literary classics. I am a dreamer; I have so little real life that I look upon such moments as this now, as so rare, that I cannot help going over such moments again in my dreams. White Nights is the
'I could see that she was still terribly afraid, but I didn't soften anything; instead, seeing that she was afraid I deliberately intensified it.' In this short story, Dostoyevsky masterfully depicts desperation, greed, manipulation and suicid
HarperCollins is proud to present our range of timeless literary classics. Its reactionary to believe in God in our days, I said, but I am the devil, so I may be believed in. When corrupt landowner Fyodor Karamazov is murdered awaiting an illicit rendezvo
'My God! A whole minute of bliss! Is that really so little for the whole of a man's life?' A poignant tale of love and loneliness from Russia's foremost writer. One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebr
90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books I am a ridiculous man. They call me mad now. That would be a promotion in rank A delusional man whose strange dream changes his life; a self-justifying husband who causes his wifes suicide; a witness
Film adaptations have been made by Italian director Luchino Visconti (Le notti bianche), by French director Robert Bresson (as Four Nights of a Dreamer), by Iranian director Farzad Motamen (as Shabhaye Roshan) by Indian film directors Manmohan Desai (Chha
A collection of powerful stories by one of the masters of Russian literature, illustrating Fyodor Dostoyevsky's thoughts on political philosophy, religion and above all, humanity. From the primitive peasant who kills without understanding that he is d
It was a wonderful night, such a night as is only possible when we are young, dear reader. The sky was so starry, so bright that, looking at it, one could not help asking oneself whether ill-humoured and capricious people could live under such a sky. That
"A Gentle Spirit" sometimes also translated as "The Meek One", is a short story by Fyodor Dostoyevsky in 1876. The piece comes with the subtitle of "A Fantastic Story", and it chronicles the relationship between a pawnbroker
"I don't know how to be silent when my heart is speaking." Set in the enchanting streets of St. Petersburg, this is a story of a young man who is a dreamer, and wanders on the city's deserted lanes during long summer nights. On a foggy n
Notes from the Underground By Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Editorial Oneness (Edited by)
Notes from Underground, also translated as Notes from the Underground or Letters from the Underworld, is an 1864 novella by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. Notes is considered by many to be one of the first existentialist novels. It presents itself as an excerpt from
Notes from Underground by Fyodor Dostoyevsky and translated by Constance Garnett. Notes from Underground is an 1864 novella by Fyodor Dostoevsky. Serving as an introduction into the perplexing mind of the narrator, this part is split into nine chapters. T
In an age before psychology was a modern scientific field, Fyodor Dostoyevsky (November 11, 1821 - February 9, 1881) was a Russian writer of realist fiction and essays that explored the depths of the human psyche. Known for acclaimed novels Crime and Puni
The Gambler is a short novel by Fyodor Dostoyevsky about a young tutor in the employment of a formerly wealthy Russian general. The novella reflects Dostoyevsky's own addiction to roulette, which was in more ways than one the inspiration for the book:
The Dream of a Ridiculous Man By Fyodor Dostoyevsky
*The author of the diary and the diary itself are, of course, imaginary. Nevertheless it is clear that such persons as the writer of these notes not only may, but positively must, exist in our society, when we consider the circumstances in the midst of wh
Notes from the Underground By Fyodor Dostoyevsky Translated by Constance Garnett Notes from Underground, also translated as Notes from the Underground or Letters from the Underworld, is an 1864 novella by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. Notes is considered by many to
The compelling work presented in this book were written at distinct periods in Dostoyevsky's life, at decisive moments in his groping for a political philosophy and a religious answer. From the primitive peasant who kills without understanding that he
This collection, unique to the Modern Library, gathers seven of Dostoevsky's key works and shows him to be equally adept at the short story as with the novel. Exploring many of the same themes as in his longer works, these small masterpieces move from
First published in Russian in 1866, The Gambler, by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, is a gripping narrative of the dangers of gambling. As was common with Dostoyevskys other writings, he draws upon his own life in a semi-autobiographical way. Dostoyevksy himself suff
'I am a sick person. I am a spiteful person. An unattractive person, too . . .' In the depths of a cellar in St. Petersburg, a retired civil servant spews forth a passionate and furious note on the ills of society. The underground man's manife
Generally referred to by reviewers as the Underground Man, the novella offers itself as a passage from the memoirs of a retired government worker residing in St. Petersburg, a bitter, solitary, anonymous narrator. Though the initial section of the novella
The Brothers Karamazov, completed in November 1880 just two months before Dostoyevsky's death, displays both his mastery as a storyteller and his significance as a thinker. The Brothers Karamazov is an enjoyable and accessible novel. He discusses its
In an age before psychology was a modern scientific field, Fyodor Dostoyevsky (November 11, 1821 - February 9, 1881) was a Russian writer of realist fiction and essays that explored the depths of the human psyche. Known for acclaimed novels Crime and Puni
'A truly great translation . . . This English version really is better' - A. N. Wilson, The Spectator TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2014 This acclaimed new translation of Dostoyevsky's 'psychological record of a crime' gi
Notes from the Underground by Fyodor Dostoyevsky...... Notes from Underground, also translated as Notes from the Underground or Letters from the Underworld, is an 1864 novella by Fyodor Dostoevsky. Notes is considered by many to be one of the first existe
"The Grand Inquisitor" is a poem in Fyodor Dostoyevsky's novel The Brothers Karamazov (1879-1880). It is recited by Ivan, who questions the possibility of a personal and benevolent God, to his brother Alyosha, a novice monk. "The Grand
Bitter and unpleasant, the Underground Man lives alone in St. Petersburg. After working in the civil service for many years, he decides to write an account of his opinions on society as they have been shaped by his ordinary life. Although he is insightful
'A magnificent comic novel' TLS An exuberant farce from a treasure of world literature. At the country estate of kindly Colonel Rostanev, parasitic houseguest Foma Opiskin has brought everyone under his sway. Now Opiskin plans to marry off his hos
Fyodor Dostoyevsky's Notes from the Underground is a compact and penetrating work of psychological fiction, presenting a first-person account of alienation, self-consciousness, and moral conflict. The narrative unfolds through the voice of an unnamed
2022 Reprint of the 1918 edition. Full facsimile of the original edition and not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Alienated from society and paralyzed by a sense of his own insignificance, the anonymous narrator of Dostoevsky's groundbrea
Russian author Fyodor Dostoyevsky is regarded by scholars and critics as one of the most important writers of the nineteenth century. His deeply philosophical novels present a nuanced look at some of the psychological struggles that men and women face. Th
Prince Lef Mikolayevitch Muishkin is one of the great characters in Russian literature. Is he a saint or just naive, an idealist or, as many in General Yepanchin's society feel, an 'idiot'? Certainly, his return to St Petersburg after years in
Introducing Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith. Celebrating the range and diversity of Penguin Classics,
Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith. Alienated from society and paralysed by a sense of his own insignifi
"To love is to suffer and there can be no love otherwise" - Fyodor Dostoevsky, Notes from the Underground The darkly fascinating novella Notes From The Underground was written by Fyodor Dostoyevsky in 1864, shortly before he penned his lengthier
"This is an invaluable aid to the understanding not only of the finished work of art, but also of Dostoyevsky's strangely tortured yet confident creative process." -- Modern Fiction Studies. "Superbly edited by Edward Wasiolek and well
Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1821 - 1881), sometimes transliterated Dostoevsky, was a Russian novelist, short story writer, essayist and philosopher. Dostoyevsky's literary works explore human psychology in the context of the troubled political, social, and sp
Indulge in Dostoyevskys moody masterpiece with this exquisite unabridged edition featuring sprayed edges and a foil-embossed faux-leather cover. A critical masterpiece by the celebrated Russian writer Fyodor Dostoyevsky, published in 1866, Crime and Punis
Notes from Underground (also translated as Notes from the Underground or Letters from the Underworld) is an 1864 novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky, and is considered by many to be one of the first existentialist novels. It presents itself as an excerpt from the
One of the most profound works of modern literature, 'Notes from Underground' (first published in 1864) remains a cultural and literary masterpiece. Fyodor Dostoyevsky is best known for his psychological works of fiction. His characters and plots
In the stories in this volume Dostoevsky explores both the figure of the dreamer divorced from reality and also his own ambiguous attitude to utopianism, themes central to many of his great novels. In White Nights the apparent idyll of the dreamer's r
Notes from Undergroundalso translated as"Notes from the Underground" or "Letters from the Underworld"is an 1864 novella by Fyodor Dostoevsky, and is considered by many to be one of the first existentialist novels. Notes from the Underg
The shorter works of one of the world's greatest writers, including the classics The Gambler and Notes From the Underground. The short works of Dostoevsky exist in the very large shadow of his astonishing longer novels, but they too are among the best
"A truly great translation . . . This English version . . . really is better." --A. N. Wilson, The Spectator Nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read This acclaimed new translation of Dostoyevsky&#
Part of Penguin's beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality, colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design. Ras
A deep, complex examination of the crucial philosophical questions of human existence, from one of the world's most renowned novelists 'The mystery of human existence lies not in staying alive, but in finding something to live for' The murder
Dostoyevsky's great novel of suffering and sickness, innocence and greed, now in Penguin Clothbound Classics Returning to St Petersburg from a Swiss sanatorium, the gentle and naïve epileptic Prince Myshkin - the titular 'idiot' - pays a visit
Roman, v kotorom tvorcheskie principy Dostoevskogo voploshhajutsja v polnoj mere, a udivitel'noe vladenie sjuzhetom dostigaet podlinnogo rascveta. Jarkaja i pochti boleznenno talantlivaja istorija neschastnogo knjazja Myshkina, neistovogo Parfena Rogo
A beautiful hardcover edition of the first great prison memoir, Fyodor Dostoevsky's fictionalized account of his life-changing penal servitude in Siberia. Translated by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky. With an introduction by Richard Pevear. Se
Enrich your passion for reading as you immerse yourself in this diligent curation of three wonderful classic masterpieces of Dostoevsky and get deeper into the themes that throw light upon the complexities of the human psyche and society. The three books
Crime and Punishment follows the mental anguish and moral dilemmas of Rodion Raskolnikov, an impoverished ex-student in St. Petersburg who formulates and executes a plan to kill an unscrupulous pawnbroker for her cash. Raskolnikov, in attempts to defend h
The Brothers Karamazov also translated as The Karamazov Brothers, is the final novel by the Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky.The Brothers Karamazov is a passionate philosophical novel set in 19th-century Russia, that enters deeply into the ethical debates
A beautiful boxed set of clothbound classics bringing together Dostoyevsky's three greatest novels This stunning clothbound set, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, brings together Dostoyevsky's three greatest novels in modern tr