Dostoevsky, Fyodor
Russian novelist, short story writer, essayist and journalist of the 19th century, known for major works including Crime and Punishment, The Idiot, Demons (The Possessed) and The Brothers Karamazov; noted for psychological depth and exploration of moral and existential themes.
Books
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1. The Brothers Karmazov
A turbulent family saga centered on the murder of a depraved patriarch and the three very different sons whose rivalries—romantic, moral, and ideological—culminate in a gripping trial: one brother is passionate and impulsive, another an anguished intellectual beset by doubt, and the third a compassionate novice grounded in faith, while an enigmatic servant complicates questions of guilt and responsibility. Through courtroom drama, spiritual counsels, and intense philosophical dialogues, the novel probes faith and doubt, free will and moral responsibility, the nature of justice and redemption, and the possibility of human compassion amid suffering.
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