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 (version 3)

Read by Bruce Pirie 4.8
Originally published in serial form in 1879-80, “The Brothers Karamazov” is recognized as one of the very greatest masterpieces of world lit…

The Idiot (Part 01 and 02)

Read by Martin Geeson 4.7
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 3)

Read by Mark Nelson 4.7
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)

Read by Bob Neufeld 4.8
Notes from Underground is an 1864 novella by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. Notes is considered by many to be the first existentialist novel. It presen…

Short Stories (Version 2)

Read by John Van Stan 4.5
This is a collection of short stories written by Fyodor Dostoyevsky (Dostoevsky), who is arguably better-known for his lengthy, contemplativ…

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…

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 Permanent Husband

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THE PERMANENT HUSBAND, also published as The Eternal Husband, is a psychological novella by the acclaimed Russian author Fyodor Dostoyevsky.…

Short Stories

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Explore the intricate world of human psychology and moral dilemmas in this collection of short stories by Fyodor Dostoevsky, one of Russia's…

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…

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…

Crime and Punishment (version 2)

Read by Expatriate 4.7
"Crime and Punishment" is a novel by the Russian author Fyodor Dostoyevsky. It was first published in the literary journal "T…

Uncle's Dream

Read by Greg Giordano 4.6
Uncle’s Dream by Fyodor Dostoyevsky was written following his five year exile to Siberia where he was sent to serve in a hard labor camp. F…

Crime and Punishment (Version 4 Dramatic Reading)

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The story tells of the inner turmoil of Rodion Raskolnikov, a student in St. Petersburg who commits murder. His psychological and moral agit…

White Nights & Other Stories

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White Nights & Other Stories brings together a selection of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's shorter works, showcasing the depth and complexity of h…

The Double: A Petersburg Poem (Version 2)

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In this classic novella, the life of a drab office clerk named Golyadkin begins to be haunted by his "doppelgänger," a man id…

The Crocodile (Version 2)

Read by Phillip Cryan 4.5
Fyodor Dostoevesky's "The Crocodile," first published in 1865 in the magazine "Epoch," is the story of Ivan Matveitch, a…

The Landlady

Read by Yuqing 4.1
Everything changed when Ordynov, a secluded young thinker, stepped out of his old lodgings in search of another corner. The ailing landlord …

The Crocodile

Read by Tony Addison 4.4
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…

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 …

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