Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Fyodor Dostoyevsky was a Russian novelist, philosopher, and essayist born on November 11, 1821, in Moscow. He is best known for his profound explorations of the human psyche, morality, and the struggles of faith and doubt. After facing personal hardships, including imprisonment and financial difficulties, Dostoyevsky emerged as a literary giant with works such as "Crime and Punishment," "The Brothers Karamazov," and "The Idiot." His writing delves deep into the complexities of the human condition, often reflecting his own tumultuous experiences and the sociopolitical landscape of 19th-century Russia.

Dostoyevsky's unique storytelling and rich character development invite readers to ponder life's most challenging questions. His ability to weave philosophical inquiry into gripping narratives makes his works timeless and relevant. If you're curious about the intricacies of morality, redemption, and existential struggle, take a moment to explore Dostoyevsky's masterpieces in the app. Each story offers a window into the depths of the human soul, promising an enriching listening experience.

The Brothers Karamazov

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The Brothers Karamazov (Russian: Братья Карамазовы) is the final novel by the Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky, and is generally considered …

Crime and Punishment

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Crime and Punishment focuses on the mental anguish and moral dilemmas of Rodion Romanovich Raskolnikov, an impoverished St. Petersburg stude…

The Idiot (Part 01 and 02)

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The extraordinary child-adult Prince Myshkin, confined for several years in a Swiss sanatorium suffering from severe epilepsy, returns to Ru…

Crime and Punishment (version 2)

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"Crime and Punishment" is a novel by the Russian author Fyodor Dostoyevsky. It was first published in the literary journal "T…

Notes from the Underground

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Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s short masterpiece about a ranting, slightly mad civil servant. The stylistic inventiveness, and the insights into the a…

Crime and Punishment (Version 3)

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Crime and Punishment is the second of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's full-length novels following his return from 5 years of exile in Siberia, and is …

Notes From The Underground (version 2)

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Notes from Underground is an 1864 novella by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. Notes is considered by many to be the first existentialist novel. It presen…

The Brothers Karamazov (version 3)

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Originally published in serial form in 1879-80, “The Brothers Karamazov” is recognized as one of the very greatest masterpieces of world lit…

Short Stories

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This is a collection of short stories by Fyodor Dostoevsky, the Russian novelist and short story writer. (Summary by sidhu177)

The Gambler

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The Gambler is a short novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky about a young tutor in the employment of a formerly wealthy Russian general. The novella r…

The Possessed

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Although titled The Possessed in the initial English translation, Dostoyevsky scholars and later translations favour the titles The Devils o…

The Idiot (Part 03 and 04)

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The extraordinary child-adult Prince Myshkin, confined for several years in a Swiss sanatorium suffering from severe epilepsy, returns to Ru…

Der Großinquisitor

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"Der Großinquisitor" ist eine Erzählung aus dem Roman "Die Brüder Karamasow". Die Handlung spielt im 16.…

The House of the Dead

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The House of the Dead is a novel published in 1861 by Russian author Fyodor Dostoyevsky, which portrays the life of convicts in a Siberian p…

Белые ночи (White Nights)

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Belye Nochi ”White Nights” by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. In this small story (though author states this is a sentimental novel) author describes in…

Crimen y castigo

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Obra cumbre de la literatura rusa y universal. Probablemente la más conocida de Dostoyesky. Está dividida en 6 partes y un ep&…

Um Club da Má Língua

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O nome do autor é ocasionalmente grafado como Dostoievsky – foi um escritor russo, considerado um dos maiores romancistas da literat…

White Nights & Other Stories

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White Nights and Other Stories by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a compilation published in 1918 by The MacMillan Company, NY (USA) and Heinemann (UK…

The Grand Inquisitor (dramatic reading)

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The Grand Inquisitor is a parable told by Ivan to Alyosha in Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel The Brothers Karamazov (1879–1880). Ivan and Alyosha …

The Brothers Karamazov (version 2)

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Described as the Great Book of Wonders by Arthur Miller, this everyday tale of fraternal affection, sibling rivalry, obsession, lust, parric…

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