Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky, sometimes transliterated as Dostoyevsky, was a Russian novelist, short story writer, essayist and journalist. Numerous literary critics regard him as one of the greatest novelists in all of world literature, as many of his works are considered highly influential masterpieces. Dostoevsky's literary works explore the human condition in the troubled political, social, and spiritual atmospheres of 19th-century Russia, and engage with a variety of philosophical and religious themes. His most acclaimed novels include Crime and Punishment (1866), The Idiot (1869), Demons (1872), The Adolescent (1875), and The Brothers Karamazov (1880). His 1864 novella Notes from Underground is considered to be one of the first works of existentialist literature.
Poor Folk
Bound by affection and circumstance, two souls pour out their hearts in letters, revealing a world of sacrifice, love, and the everyday struggles of poverty.
By Fyodor Dostoyevsky
The Gambler
In a world of risk and chance, a tutor's obsession with both a captivating woman and the allure of roulette spins him into a chaotic pursuit of love and fortune.
By Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Short Stories
In old Russia, a lonely man's life gets turned upside down when a missing coat brings secrets and moral struggles to light.
By Fyodor Dostoyevsky
The Grand Inquisitor
In a time of religious persecution, a powerful church leader confronts a silent Jesus about the true meaning of faith and freedom.
By Fyodor Dostoyevsky
The Idiot
In 19th-century Russia, a naive prince fresh from a Swiss sanatorium steps into a world of passionate love, social corruption, and inevitable tragedy.
By Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Stavrogin's Confession and The Plan of The Life of a Great Sinner With Introductory and Explanatory Notes
Haunted by a dark secret, a morally ambiguous man seeks redemption while a grand plan of sin and salvation remains unfinished.
By Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Uncle's Dream; and The Permanent Husband
In a small town ruled by gossip, a desperate mother schemes to marry off her daughter to a visiting prince, turning social order upside down.
By Fyodor Dostoyevsky
White Nights and Other Stories The Novels of Fyodor Dostoevsky, Volume X
In a city of dreams, a solitary soul finds fleeting connection with a woman whose heart belongs elsewhere, sparking a poignant tale of love and longing under the pale light of the night.
By Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Crime and Punishment
A destitute student's twisted logic leads him down a criminal path, forcing him to confront the heavy burden of his conscience.
By Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Fyodor Dostoevsky
Journey through a treasury of writings that explore the depths of morality, psychology, and the human spirit.
By Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Notes from the Underground
Dive into the mind of a bitter recluse as he wrestles with his own flaws and a society he despises, revealing a dark and disturbingly honest portrait of human nature.
By Fyodor Dostoyevsky
The possessed : $b or, The devils
In a time of political and social uproar, the misguided influence of a once-revered thinker sends ripples of chaos through the lives of many.
By Fyodor Dostoyevsky
The House of the Dead; or, Prison Life in Siberia with an introduction by Julius Bramont
** Condemned to a Siberian labor camp, prisoners grapple with despair, form unexpected bonds, and struggle to maintain their humanity in a harsh and unforgiving world.
By Fyodor Dostoyevsky
The Brothers Karamazov
Amidst family turmoil and moral decay, three brothers grapple with faith, reason, and passion, leading to a cataclysmic event that exposes the darkest corners of the human soul.
By Fyodor Dostoyevsky