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 Crocodile

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Ivan Matveich, the most ordinary person you might hope to meet, is swallowed alive by a crocodile at a sideshow. Finding life inside the be…

A Raw Youth

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Arkady Dolgoruky, is a 19-year-old intellectual. He is the illegitimate son of a landowner and dreams to become rich. In his quest to fulfi…

Poor Folk

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Known as Fyodor Dostoyevski's first novel, Poor Folk portrays the life of poor people and poverty in a general sense. This novel is short i…

The Double: A Petersburg Poem

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This is the story of a mild-mannered civil servant, Mr. Golyadkin, who begins to see his "doppelganger" appearing in his life (at …

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…

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…

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