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Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky was born on November 11, 1821, in Moscow, Russia. He was the second of seven children of Mikhail Andreevich and Maria Dostoevsky.
His father, a doctor, was a member of the Russian nobility, owned serfs, and had a considerable estate near Moscow where he lived with his family. It's believed that he was murdered by his own serfs in revenge for the violence he would commit against them while in drunken rages. As a child, Fyodor was traumatized when he witnessed the rape of a young female serf and suffered from epileptic seizures.
His writing is so rich and his characters are some of the most real I have come across. They have real feelings and real thoughts. Then Dostoyevsky has some intense philosophical paragraphs hidden in dialogue. His novels are dense but well worth the read while offering some quotes that will stick with you.
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Collected Works of Fyodor Dostoevsky
Major Novels
- Crime and Punishment (1917 edition)
Dostoevsky’s most famous psychological novel, exploring guilt, redemption, and morality through Raskolnikov’s crime and confession.
- The Brothers Karamazov (1909)
His final masterpiece, weaving philosophy, theology, and family drama into a profound meditation on faith and doubt.
- The Idiot (1887 edition)
Prince Myshkin, a Christ‑like figure, confronts the corruption of society in this tragic exploration of innocence and cruelty.
- The Possessed (Demons) (originally 1872; cataloged here as “a novel in three parts”)
A political novel about nihilism and revolutionary conspiracies in Russia.
- A Raw Youth (1875; cataloged as “a novel in three parts”)
Also known as The Adolescent, examining generational conflict and the search for identity.
- The Insulted and Injured (1887 edition; “a novel in four parts and an epilogue”)
A melodramatic tale of betrayal, suffering, and compassion.
- Poor People (1904 edition)
Dostoevsky’s debut novel, written in epistolary form, portraying poverty and human dignity.
Semi‑Autobiographical & Prison Works
- The House of the Dead (1911 edition)
Based on Dostoevsky’s own imprisonment in Siberia, describing the harsh realities of penal life.
- Letters from the Underworld (1913 edition)
Often published as Notes from Underground, a philosophical novella about alienation and free will.
- Letters of Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky to His Family and Friends (1914)
Personal correspondence revealing his struggles, beliefs, and relationships.
Shorter Works & Collections
- Short Stories (1900 edition)
Includes tales of psychological depth and moral conflict.
- White Nights, and Other Stories
Romantic and melancholic stories, including the famous White Nights.
- The Gambler, and Other Stories
Semi‑autobiographical novella about gambling addiction, paired with shorter works.
- The Friend of the Family (1912 edition)
Also known as The Village of Stepanchikovo, a satirical novel about provincial life.