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Fyodor Dostoevsky

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Fyodor Dostoevsky was a Russian novelist, short story writer, essayist and philosopher. His literary works explore human psychology in the troubled political, social, and spiritual atmospheres of 19th-century Russia, and engage with a variety of philosophical and religious themes.

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📋 Author Details

Years Active: 1821 - 1881
Nationality: Russian
Total Books: 11
First Published: 1846
Best-Selling Book: Crime and Punishment

📚 Notable Works

📚 Books by Fyodor Dostoevsky

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Cover of The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoevsky.

The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoevsky.

Published: 2016

454 pages

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The Idiot

Published: 2018

416 pages

Cover of The Idiot (illustrated)

The Idiot (illustrated)

Published: 2021

761 pages

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Cover of Crime and Punishment

Crime and Punishment

Published: 2018

662 pages

Cover of The House of the Dead

The House of the Dead

Published: 2022

377 pages

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Crime and Punishment

Published: 2017

277 pages

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✍️ Writing Style & Analysis

Psychological depth, philosophical dialogue, and exploration of the human condition

WRITING CHARACTERISTICS

🎨 Themes & Literary Influences

Major Themes

Guilt and redemption Free will vs determinism Faith and doubt Human suffering Moral responsibility Social alienation
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📖 Where to Start Reading

🟢 Beginner

Start with their most accessible work:

Crime and Punishment

🔵 Intermediate

Once you're familiar with their style:

The Brothers Karamazov

🟣 Advanced

For devoted fans:

Notes from Underground

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