Autobiographical Works

Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Nov 2022 · DigiCat

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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 (1866), The Idiot (1869), Demons (1872) and The Brothers Karamazov (1880). 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. Table of Contents: BIOGRAPHY: Fyodor Dostoyevsky, A Study by Aimée Dostoyevsky LETTERS AND MEMOIRS: Letters of Fyodor Michailovitch Dostoyevsky to His Family and Friends Pages from the Journal of an Author, Fyodor Dostoevsky AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL NOVELS: The House of the Dead The Gambler

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Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoyevsky (1821–1881) stands among the highest echelons of world literature, revered for his profound and complex works that delve deeply into the human psyche, morality, and society. An iconic figure of Russian literature, Dostoyevsky was not only a novelist but also a philosopher and a journalist, whose literary oeuvre includes a wide range of themes from psychological realism to existentialism. His major works, such as 'Crime and Punishment' (1866), 'The Idiot' (1869), 'Demons' (1872), and 'The Brothers Karamazov' (1880), cement his legacy as a keen observer of the human condition. His style melds narrative with philosophical discourse, using his characters as tools to explore complex themes such as free will, good and evil, and the existence of God. In 'Autobiographical Works,' readers glimpse into the mind of the author, shedding light on his personal and literary evolution. The writings often highlight his existential ponderings and the inner turmoil that fueled his fiction. Dostoyevsky's work has influenced countless authors, both his contemporaries and modern writers, effectively rendering him an immortal figure in the annals of classic literature.