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Fyodor Dostoevsky’s "A Faint Heart" (1848) is a short story about two close friends, Arkady Ivanovitch Nefedevitch and Vasya Shumkov. After a lengthy rumination on their names, Dostoevsky recounts the tale of how one of them is so overwhelmed by his good fortunate and happiness that he becomes consumed by it. The prospect of marrying his sweetheart brings him such euphoric joy that he experiences a masochistic transformation because the world wasn’t equally happy. So he ends up in an institution and his bride-to-be marries another.

"The Christmas Tree and the Wedding" is a bittersweet story written in 1848, the year of revolutions throughout Europe. The story has an undercurrent reflecting the tumultuous changes of that year. The narrator, attending a Christmas party with the Christmas tree referenced in the title, sees the Guest of Honor take an undue interest in a young girl, the daughter of his host....

Dostoevsky tells the story of a young tutor named Alexey Ivanovitch, who works in the household of an imperious Russian general. He wants to break through the wall of the established order in Russia. To reach this goal, he tries to achieve money and power by gambling. He descends further and further into a life of roulettes and casino living and sinks himself in the endless downward spiral of betting and loss. As he fails to resist the temptations of his addiction (the gambling), he finds himself engaged in unrequited love with Polina, the General's cruel yet seductive niece.

A predecessor to such monumental works as Crime and Punishment and The Brothers Karamazov, Notes from the Underground represents a turning point in Fyodor Dostoevsky's writing toward the more political side. In this work, we follow the unnamed narrator of the story, who, disillusioned by the oppression and corruption of the society in which he lives, withdraws from that society into the underground.

In this early work from Fyodor Dostoevsky, the role and domain of the anti-hero is explored and exposed. In his self-appointed removal from society, the narrator attempts to dissect the complicated rules, both spoken and unspoken, of human interactions as well as the driving force and reason behind individual morality and universal truths. He descends into a chaos of contradictions as he attempts to prove his own superiority and understanding of morality while simultaneously revealing his intense self-loathing and hatred for society as a whole.

Notes from the Underground is an 1864 existentialist novella written by the Russian author, Fyodor Dostoyevsky. The speaker, an unknown yet common type of man, writes in first person about his views on Western philosophy, as well as his stark analysis of his own life. The work is written as the ramblings of this retired government employee who seems to have a very pessimistic yet honest opinion on his own life, as well as the world as seen through his eyes.

In the sweltering streets of St. Petersburg, an impoverished former student commits a murder he believes is justified, an act of intellect, not evil. But Rodion Raskolnikov soon discovers that no theory can silence the human conscience. Hunted by a cunning detective and haunted by his own mind, he descends into a fevered struggle between guilt and redemption.Dostoevsky's towering masterpiece is at once a gripping psychological thriller and a profound meditation on morality, suffering, and the possibility of salvation. Few novels cut so deeply into the human soul, and none let go so reluctantly...

For four luminous nights, two lonely souls find refuge in each other beneath the pale summer sky of St. Petersburg. Known only as the Dreamer, a sensitive and solitary young man has spent years retreating from ordinary life into an elaborate world of imagination. He wanders the city alone...

White Nights, a tale of lonelyness by Fyodor Dostoevsky. Like many of Dostoevsky's stories, "White Nights" is told in the first person by a nameless narrator, a young man living in Saint Petersburg who suffers from loneliness. He gets to know and falls in love with a young woman, but the love...

In "The Permanent Husband," Fyodor Dostoevsky crafts a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption that unfolds against the backdrop of 19th-century Russia. The novella follows the story of Velchaninov, a cynical and jaded aristocrat who finds himself entangled in a web of deceit when he becomes embroiled in the marital troubles of his friend Trusotsky.

In "The Grand Inquisitor," Fyodor Dostoevsky presents a profound and provocative exploration of faith, freedom, and human nature. This gripping parable is a standalone chapter from his larger work, "The Brothers Karamazov," yet it possesses a timeless and universal resonance. Set in 16th-century Spain, the story unfolds through a dramatic monologue by the titular Grand Inquisitor, who confronts Jesus Christ after His return to Earth. The Inquisitor, a towering figure of religious authority, condemns Jesus for granting humanity the burdensome gift of free will.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. What happens when perfect goodness confronts a corrupt world? Fyodor Dostoevsky's The Idiot, published in 1869, poses this devastating question through one of literature's most extraordinary characters: Prince Lev Nikolayevich Myshkin, a man so pure of...

The Novella Masterworks Collection gathers seventeen classic short novels and novellas from world literature.

The Gambler: In the decadent spa town of Roulettenberg, Alexis Ivanovitch, tutor to a Russian family on the brink of ruin, is torn between his obsessive love for the enigmatic Polina and the consuming fever of roulette. While the General and his entourage cynically await the death of the wealthy "Baboulenka" to inherit, the matriarch appears shockingly alive to squander her fortune before their very eyes.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. What happens when a man believes he has stepped beyond good and evil—only to discover that his own conscience is waiting in the dark? In Crime and Punishment, Fyodor Dostoevsky enters the fevered mind of Rodion Raskolnikov, a poor former student in St...

A new translation of Poor Folk, the debut novella that first brought the author of Crime and Punishment fame at the age of twenty-five, along with his other early stories, all showcasing the concern for human dignity that animated his later work. The short novel Poor Folk portrays the passionate...

Have you ever wondered why we sometimes act against our own best interests? In Fyodor Dostoevsky's Notes from the Underground, meet one of the most provocative characters in literary history. From his squalor in St. Petersburg, a bitter, retired civil servant delivers a deeply insightful confession, launching a scathing critique against 19th-century scientific rationalism. Through his chaotic monologue and disastrous social recollections, the Underground Man explores the dark side of human nature.

Crime and Punishment is a novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky that was first published in 1866. By closely examining the internal conflicts of his protagonist, Raskolnikov, Dostoevsky explores themes of guilt and redemption. The novel suggests that redemption is possible only through confession of guilt and an acceptance of personal responsibility for one’s thoughts and actions alike.

Главный герой романа, девятнадцатилетний подросток Аркадий Макарович Долгорукий, переезжает в Петербург после окончания гимназии. Он сразу же оказывается вовлечён в череду интриг и сложных взаимоотношений с родным отцом Андреем Петровичем Версиловым, связанных с положением незаконнорожденного Долгорукого.

Explore the intricate world of identity and duality through the lens of classic literature. This podcast delves into themes of self-exploration, psychological tension, and the struggle between one's public and private selves, providing a compelling journey that is both thought-provoking and resonant. Each week, listeners are treated to a new full-length audiobook, showcasing a diverse range of perspectives, eras, and narrative styles. With a different book featured every episode, this series offers a fresh experience and new insights with each listen. Whether driven by curiosity, a love of ...