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Isolated from society in a tenement basement in St. Petersburg, a malicious former civil servant vents his resentments. In the rambling notes that follow, we are exposed to the inner turmoil of the Underground Man, who represents the voice of his generation. An emotional, paranoid knot of contradictions, the spiteful narrator is also desperate to join a society he loathes, if only to prove his superiority to it.

"The Grand Inquisitor" is a central chapter of Dostoyevsky's novel The Brothers Karamazov. The middle brother, Ivan, is having a conversation with his younger brother, Alyosha. Ivan represents the rationalist and nihilistic ideology that permeated Russia in the 19th Century. Alyosha's beliefs counterbalance his brother's. He embodies hope. Ivan tells Alyosha a vision where the grand inquisitor, during the Spanish inquisition, encounters Jesus Christ, who has made a return to Earth.

Loosely based on sensational press reports of a Moscow student’s murder by fellow revolutionists, The Possessed depicts the destructive chaos caused by outside agitators who move into a provincial town. The enigmatic Stavrogin dominates the novel. His magnetic personality influences his tutor, the liberal intellectual poseur Stepan Verhovensky, and the teacher’s revolutionary son Pyotr, as well as other radicals.

Fiodor Dostoïevski est un écrivain russe. Considéré comme l'un des plus grands romanciers russes, il a influencé de nombreux écrivains et philosophes. Devenu sous-lieutenant, il démissionne de l'armée en 1859 et s'engage complètement dans l'écriture. Écrivain admiré après la publication de "Crime et Châtiment" (1866) et de "L'Idiot" (1869).

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Notes from the Underground is a revolutionary novel by Dostoevsky. The unnamed narrator is a former government official who has retreated into an underground existence. In complete withdrawal from society, he writes a passionate screed which attacks social utopianism.

Christmas is a special time of the year. It brings so many memories of happiness, childhood mischief, reflection and forgiveness. This selection of Christmas stories brings some of the best tales from around the world to share the magic, wisdom and love of Christmastime.

As Dimitry struck him, Grigory screamed and fell back, the blood streaming horribly from his head. Dimitry bent over him, trying to stop the flow with his handkerchief which turned soaking red in an instant. Alexey, Ivan and Dimitry Karamazov were sent away by their father, Fyodor, when they were very young and never knew a father's love. Now what will Dimitry's bitter quarrel with Fyodor lead to?

After being treated for epilepsy at a Swiss sanatorium, Prince Muishkin returns to St. Petersburg to reconnect with a wealthy distant relative and her family. Guileless and charming, Muishkin endears himself to everyone he meets, and they place him in the center of high society’s conflicts. Soon Muishkin becomes caught in a sphere of jealousy, betrayal, extortion, and murder. And he finds his loyalties divided between two women - one needing love, the other salvation.

Theatre Royal. The very name summons up something of grandeur and eloquence. And it was. Hosted by Laurence Olivier, these big-name productions also included the creme de la creme of acting talents from John Gielgud, Ralph Richardson and Orson Welles to Trevor Howard, Michael Redgrave and Olivier himself. They were based on works by the world's leading authors, among them Charles Dickens, Henry James, Oscar Wilde and Anton Chekhov. These are but a few of whose company we shall be keeping as we raise the curtain on our first instalment of theatrical history.

The short works of Dostoevsky exist in the very large shadow of his astonishing longer novels, but they too are among literature's most revered works and offer keys to understanding the themes in his longer works. Contained in this volume are the short stories "White Nights", "A Disgraceful Affair", and "The Dream of the Ridiculous Man", three of Dostoevsky's most troubling, moving, and poignant works.

Uncle’s Dream by Fyodor Dostoyevsky emerges from the depths of his five-year exile in Siberia, where he endured the grueling conditions of a hard labor camp. You might expect a tale steeped in darkness and despair, but instead, Dostoyevsky presents a brilliantly humorous yet incisive critique of Russian provincial high society. The story revolves around the elderly Prince K., who visits the town of Mordasoff, dominated by the formidable Maria Alexandrovna. Amidst a backdrop of love, animosity, treachery, and avarice, we meet Maria Alexandrovnas aloof daughter, Zina, who struggles to find ...

Dive into the enchanting world of Fyodor Dostoyevsky with White Nights and Other Stories, a captivating collection first published in 1918 by The MacMillan Company in the USA and Heinemann in the UK. This anthology features seven compelling works, including the poignant White Nights, the introspective Notes from the Underground, and heartwarming tales such as A Christmas Tree and a Wedding and A Little Hero. Immerse yourself in Dostoyevskys profound insights and rich storytelling.

Dive into Notes from Underground, Fyodor Dostoyevskys groundbreaking 1864 novella that many regard as the first existentialist novel. This compelling work unfolds through the fragmented memoirs of an unnamed and disillusioned narrator—known as the Underground Man—who reflects on his life as a retired civil servant in St. Petersburg. The first part of the narrative is a provocative monologue that critiques emerging Western philosophies, particularly Nikolay Chernyshevskys What Is to Be Done?. In the second part, titled Àpropos of the Wet Snow, we encounter poignant events that challenge ...

Fyodor Dostoyevskys brilliant short masterpiece delves into the mind of a ranting, slightly unhinged civil servant. With its striking stylistic inventiveness and sharp insights into the absurdities and frailties of human nature, this work feels remarkably contemporary. If it were published today, it would undoubtedly be hailed as an avant-garde post-modern triumph. While the text is rich with conversational philosophizing, the vividness and humor of the narrator make it a captivating and entertaining read. (Review by Hugh McGuire)

Dive into THE PERMANENT HUSBAND, a gripping psychological novella by the renowned Russian author Fyodor Dostoyevsky. This compelling narrative explores the intricate and tumultuous relationship between Velchaninov and Trusotsky. Velchaninov, the protagonist, finds himself entwined with the legacy of Trusotskys recently deceased wife, revealing layers of love, guilt, and existential reflection. Critics have lauded this work as one of Dostoyevsky’s finest due to its masterful style and structure, with Alfred Bem describing it as one of the most complete works by Dostoyevsky in regards to its ...

In Raw Youth, follow the journey of Arkady Dolgoruky, a 19-year-old intellectual and the illegitimate son of a landowner who yearns for wealth and success. As he navigates the complexities of Russian society, Arkady encounters a diverse array of ideologies and influences that shape his understanding of the world. This compelling narrative offers a poignant reflection on ambition, identity, and the quest for meaning. - Summary by Stav Nisser and Wikipedia.

Step into the world of Landlady, where everything shifts for Ordynov, a reclusive young thinker, as he embarks on a quest for a new home. Observing from afar is the ailing landlord, while the enchanting landlady draws closer, weaving a complex tale of love, murder, and sorcery. This unique novella, penned by Fyodor Dostoevsky at just 26, carries the weight of his early genius before his exile to Siberia. Preceded only by The Double and Poor Folk, it draws from rich Russian folklore and the influences of Pushkin and Gogol, foreshadowing the profound themes that would shape Dostoevskys later ...

Join the journey of the extraordinary Prince Myshkin, a child-adult who has spent years confined in a Swiss sanatorium battling severe epilepsy. Upon his return to Russia, he seeks to claim his inheritance and find his place in a society that is anything but welcoming. As he navigates the bustling streets of St Petersburg, this innocent soul faces a mix of compassion and cruelty, drawing the attention of ruthless fortune-seekers. His clumsy yet sincere attempts to connect elicit a range of reactions—from protective instincts to scorn. The story begins with a memorable train journey where he ...

House of the Dead is a powerful novel penned by Russian author Fyodor Dostoyevsky in 1861, offering a haunting glimpse into the harsh realities of life within a Siberian prison camp. Drawing from his own harrowing four-year exile in such a facility after his involvement with the Petrashevsky Circle, Dostoyevskys narrative resonates with authenticity and emotional depth. The story follows Aleksandr Petrovich Goryanchikov, a gentleman sentenced to ten years of grueling hard labor and penalty deportation. Facing the scorn of fellow inmates predominantly from the peasantry, Goryanchikov grapples ...