Fyodor Dostoevsky

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An Honest Thief and Other Short Stories (eBook, ePUB)

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This vintage book contains a collection of short stories by Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky, including his famous 1848 story of the tragic drunkard: "An Honest Thief". Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky (1821 - 1881) was a Russian novelist, essayist, short story writer, journalist, and philosopher. His literature examines human psychology during the turbulent social, spiritual and political atmosphere of 19th-century Russia, and he is considered one of the greatest psychologists in world literature. A prolific writer, Dostoevsky produced 11 novels, three novellas, 17 short stories and numerous other works. This volume is not to be missed by fans of Russian literature or collectors of Dostoevsky's seminal work. The stories include: "An Honest Thief", "A Novel in Nine Letters", "An Unpleasant Predicament", "Another Man's Wife", "The Heavenly Christmas Tree", "The Peasant Marey", "The Crocodile", "Bobok - From Somebody's Diary", "The Dream of a Ridiculous Man". Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

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Russian author and philosopher Fyodor Dostoevsky was born in Moscow on November 11, 1821. He is recognised as one of the finest novels of all time and is renowned for his deep psychological understanding and his exploration of moral and religious issues. Dostoevsky experienced hardship and sorrow in his early years, including the loss of his mother when he was a small child and his own eventual arrest and exile in Siberia due to his involvement in politics. His work, which often deals with themes of pain, redemption, and the human condition, was profoundly influenced by these events. The Brothers Karamazov, Crime and Punishment, and Notes from Underground are just a few of Dostoevsky's best-known works. His works are renowned for their examination of existential and philosophical topics, sophisticated narratives, and colorful, multifaceted characters. The writings of Dostoevsky have had a significant impact on contemporary thought and literature. At the age of 59, Dostoevsky passed away in St. Petersburg, Russia, on February 9, 1881. Even now, people commemorate and research his legacy.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Read Books Ltd.
• Seitenzahl: 236
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Februar 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781528786201
• Artikelnr.: 55169840