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The Injured and Insulted People (collected Works of Dostoevsky 2015)

(russian) Dostoevsky

269K0

"Injured and Insulted People" is one of his important works. The novel describes the persecution of the "little people" by the bourgeois adventurer Valkovsky, especially the two weak women: the housekeeper's daughter Natasha and his illegitimate daughter Nellie, as well as the tragedies of the two families that he single-handedly caused.

Notes from the House of the Dead (collected Works of Dostoevsky 2015)

(russian) Dostoevsky

230K0

"Notes from the House of the Dead" is one of the most important and influential works published by the great Russian writer Dostoyevsky in the 19th century during the Russian serfdom reform period. Based on his own personal experience, the author described what he saw during hard labor in a calm and objective style. The whole book is composed of independent chapters such as memories, essays, close-ups, and stories, which vividly displays the terrible situation and mental state of various types of convicts, and outlines the unique personalities of various characters.

Idiot

Idiot

General Fiction

(russian) Dostoevsky

483K0

Prince Myshkin, who suffers from epilepsy, returns to St. Petersburg from Switzerland. Unexpectedly, he is involved in a sinful transaction of money, power and sex. The upper class laughed at the Duke's naivety and gullibility, calling him an "idiot". Blackmail, betrayal, and murder surrounded him from then on. An idiot is like a mirror, seeing the truth behind everyone's disguise, and believes that "beauty can save the world." The beautiful woman who had been raised and sexually assaulted since she was a child made him obsessed and painful. He saw through her pure nature beneath her perverse appearance, and tried to save her with love, but it seemed to accelerate her self-destructive fate... "The Idiot" is a representative work of Dostoevsky's literary maturity. Before the perfection of modern psychology, the author used this literary work to prophetically explore the human unconscious. Those who are sick, crazy, and deviant reveal the inescapable chaos and irrationality of human thinking. The kind, docile idiot who loves all mankind is the embodiment of the author's philanthropic ideal. His tragedy may be the failure of an idealist, but the human pursuit of loving and being loved will always exist.

The Brothers Karamazov (classic Translation by Geng Ji): Volume 2

(russian) Dostoevsky

388K0

"The Brothers Karamazov" is an unsurpassed example of crime fiction. It is Dostoevsky's last novel and his pinnacle. The novel was serialized in the "Russian Herald" for two years and was completed in 1880. Dostoevsky himself passed away just four months after writing this masterpiece. The novel uses a real patricide case to describe the conflict between the old Karamazov and his three sons, that is, two generations. The old Karamazov was greedy for money and lustful. He monopolized the inheritance left by his wife to his sons, and was jealous of a romantic woman with his eldest son Dmitri. One night, Dmitri suspected that his lover was having a tryst with the old man, so he broke into his home and almost killed the old man. The work shows a moral and human tragedy and embodies the writer's high artistic achievements in his life.

Brothers Karamazov

Brothers Karamazov

General Fiction

(russian) Dostoevsky

671K0

"The Brothers Karamazov" is a novel written by the Russian writer Dostoevsky, and is also considered to be his most accomplished masterpiece. The novel begins with the murder of old Karamazov, a provincial rural landowner, and his son becomes a suspect and is put on trial. The author weaves a narrative surrounded by three-dimensional characters, developing a story with twists and turns, facing insurmountable philosophical dilemmas at each stage until it reaches the climax of the plot. In this work, Dostoevsky not only demonstrated the uncanny writing skills and talent of a literary master, but also conducted in-depth discussions on philosophy, psychology, religion, etc. The Brothers Karamazov is one of the greatest novels of all time. Among a small number of outstanding works, "The Brothers Karamazov" ranks first!

Selected Novels and Novels by Dostoevsky

(russian) Dostoevsky

395K0

Dostoyevsky is a great Russian novelist. His works are numerous in number, profound in content, and complex in character. This "Selected Short Stories and Novels" includes "The Poor", "The Fragile Heart", "The Honest Thief", "The Christmas Tree and the Wedding", "Other People's Wifes and Husbands Under the Bed", "White Nights", "The Little Hero", "Uncle's Dream", "The Crocodile", "Peasant Malei" and other short and novella works. It reflects Dostoevsky's extensive, profound, rapid and timely thinking on the social and political life of Russia at that time, and provides a profound insight into the inner world of the characters. Dostoevsky belongs to the great ranks of Dante, Shakespeare, Goethe, Balzac and Tolstoy in the history of world literature. His short stories and novellas, like his masterpieces, are treasures in the world's literary treasure house.

Niedochka

Niedochka

General Fiction

(russian) Dostoevsky

119K0

The novel tells the story of the growth of the girl Niedochka. She has been trapped in a sick family since childhood: her stepfather is addicted to self-deception and delusion, blaming others for all misfortunes; her mother gradually disappears in a hopeless predicament. Love and oppression are intertwined, truth and lies are difficult to distinguish, and a young heart is torn and morbidly attached. After her stepfather passed away, she was adopted into the upper class society and received material things, but she ushered in deeper loneliness and hypocrisy. However, the pain and restraint did not destroy her, but gave birth to the power of reflection and resistance in her heart. Niedochka refused to become a "victim of the male world", pursued the truth with amazing will, and finally moved towards independence and awakening. This is the first truly independent woman in Tuo Weng's works, and it is also a voice that resonates with all readers: origin cannot be chosen, trauma cannot be erased, but fate is never determined by it. Only when you wake up can life truly begin.

Demons (complete Works)

(russian) Dostoevsky

504K02

"The Possessed" is a novel written by the Russian writer Fyodor Dostoevsky. The work was first serialized in "Russian Bulletin" from 1871 to 1872. The story of "Demons" is based on the Nechaev case that occurred in Moscow in 1869. Nechaev (1847-1882) was an auditor at Petersburg University and actively participated in the student movement in Petersburg in the spring of 1869. After running abroad, he got close to Bakunin in Geneva and learned the conspiracy tactics of anarchism. In September 1869, Nechayev arrived in Moscow with a plan to establish a secret organization against the government, and also brought with him a letter of authorization from the "Russian Branch of the World Revolutionary Alliance" signed by Bakunin. He established a secret group and conspired to establish the "People's Punishment Association." On November 21, 1869, Nechayev used malicious incitement, deception and intimidation to force a group of members of the "People's Punishment Association" to assassinate Ivanov near Moscow on the pretext that Ivanov might inform the authorities.

The Brothers Karamazov (set Volume 1 and 2) (collected Works of Dostoevsky 2015)

(russian) Dostoevsky

678K04

This book is one of the representative works of the great Russian writer Dostoyevsky. The novel uses a real patricide case to describe the sharp conflict between the old Karamazov and his three sons, that is, two generations. The old Karamazov was greedy and lustful, monopolizing the inheritance left by his wife to his sons, and was jealous of a romantic woman with his eldest son Dmitri. One night, Dmitry suspected that his lover was having a tryst with the old man, so he broke into his home and almost beat the old man to death in a rage. After he fled in panic, the old Karamazov's illegitimate son Smerdyakov, who was hiding in the dark and pretending to be ill, secretly killed the old man, causing a complicated and confusing murder that shocked the whole of Russia, and triggered a series of thrilling events. The work shows an intricate tragic theme of social family, morality and human nature, and embodies the highest artistic achievement of the writer's life.

Brothers Karamazov

Brothers Karamazov

General Fiction

(russian) Dostoevsky

639K8.640

"The Brothers Karamazov" is Dostoevsky's last novel and his pinnacle. The novel was serialized in the "Russian Herald" for two years and was completed in 1880. Dostoevsky himself passed away just four months after writing this masterpiece. The novel uses a real patricide case to describe the sharp conflict between the old Karamazov and his three sons, that is, two generations. The old Karamazov was greedy for money and lustful. He monopolized the inheritance left by his wife to his sons, and was jealous of a romantic woman with his eldest son Dmitri. One night, Dmitri suspected that his lover was having a tryst with the old man, so he broke into his home and almost beat the old man to death in a rage. After Dmitry fled in panic, the old Karamazov's illegitimate son Smerdyakov, who was hiding in secret and pretending to be ill, secretly killed the old man, causing a complicated and confusing murder that shocked the whole of Russia...

Crime and Punishment

Crime and Punishment

General Fiction

(russian) Dostoevsky

415K0

The novel describes Raskolnikov, a poor college student who was poisoned by anarchist ideas and believed that he was a superman and could do whatever he wanted. Forced to make a living, he killed the old loan shark Alyona and her innocent sister Lizaveta, creating a murder that shocked the whole of Russia. After experiencing a painful confession, he finally surrendered under the persuasion of the Christian girl Sonia and was sentenced to exile in Siberia. The work focuses on depicting the protagonist's psychological changes after committing a crime and reveals the miserable life of the Russian lower class people.

Niedochka: the Story of a Woman

(russian) Dostoevsky

116K0

"Niedochka: A Woman's Experience" is a classic literary work that profoundly analyzes human nature and growth. The novel tells the story of the growth of an orphan girl, Niedochka, who grew up in a family lacking love. Her childhood misfortune created her hysterical character and made her unable to distinguish between reality and fantasy. Through three different life experiences, Niedochka got rid of abnormal love and sadomasochism, realized self-awakening, and gradually became a person with profound thinking and independent personality. Although the novel was interrupted by Toshi's exile, the process of human exploration and spiritual redemption contained in it is complete. With his unique literary creation, Dosage shows us a female image trapped in the shackles of family and society, and also reveals how a soul seeks self-salvation in suffering. This work not only presents the complexity of human nature to readers, but also allows us to witness a woman's courageous journey of pursuing wholeness in the midst of fragmentation.

Collection of Dostoevsky's Works (6 Volumes)

(russian) Dostoevsky

1.9M0

Six of Tuo's classics provide a must-read path for a deep understanding of Tuo's work. From "Notes from the Underground" to "The Brothers Karamazov", from early poetic fragments to late works, each one is a prophecy of the spiritual dilemma of modern people: identity anxiety, collapse of faith, and the battle between reason and madness. We can find the resonance of pain and the possibility of redemption in Dossetts's text.

Selected Letters of Dostoevsky

(russian) Dostoevsky

77K0

"Selected Letters of Dostoevsky" is a collection of Russian writer Dostoevsky's letters to his family, friends, relatives and others. These letters provide valuable information about the writer Dostoevsky's creations, thoughts, social activities, and even the writer's personality in various periods. They are undoubtedly an important part of his literary legacy. They have left a rich mine for us descendants, allowing us to better interpret his novels, intervene in his era, and understand his thoughts. This book has selected and translated more than 200 of his letters. The content mainly involves the writer's creation, literary and artistic views, political thoughts and major events in his personal experience. It plays an important role in comprehensively and deeply understanding the writer's creation. This time, a new translation jointly translated by Wang Luyao and Han Yuqi is used to create a literary classic that is more suitable for current people's reading.

Crime and Punishment

Crime and Punishment

General Fiction

(russian) Dostoevsky

202K01

This book describes Raskolnikov, a poor college student who was poisoned by anarchist ideas and believed that he was a superman and could do whatever he wanted. Forced to make a living, he killed the old loan shark Alyona and her innocent sister Lizaveta, creating a murder that shocked the whole of Russia. After experiencing a painful confession, he finally surrendered under the persuasion of the Christian girl Sonia and was sentenced to exile in Siberia. The work focuses on depicting the protagonist's psychological changes after committing a crime and reveals the miserable life of the Russian lower class people.

Notes from the House of the Dead

(russian) Dostoevsky

227K0

This is the "Dead House", where the cold winter has no end in sight. Unpalatable food, blatant theft, endless abuse, never-ending fights... Jealousy, resentment, anger, humiliation, pain, despicability, selfishness, loneliness... Tens of thousands of dramas were staged in turn, and human nature was repeatedly interrogated. Open "Notes from the House of the Dead" and Dostoevsky will help you see all the possibilities of human nature!

White Nights (selected Short Stories and Short Stories by Dostoevsky)

(russian) Dostoevsky

113K7.540

Dostoevsky's investigation of human nature is unprecedented, at least in terms of depth. He often touches the most extreme mental states and explores the upper and lower limits of the human soul. As a result, morbid psychology often appears in his works, especially those that are conscious or unconscious abnormal behaviors, and abnormal states that are close to coma and madness. The physical and mental pain of the protagonist in the novel is like a dying struggle, and its shocking effect is unmatched by other writers.

Idiot

Idiot

General Fiction

(russian) Dostoevsky

461K0

"The Idiot" is one of the important works of Fyodor Dostoyevsky, the great Russian writer of the 19th century. The novel describes Nastasya, a beautiful woman from a noble family in the 1860s who has been ravaged by the landowner Totsky for many years. Later, Totsky was willing to pay a large sum of money to marry her to the despicable Ganya. At the heroine's birthday party, the young Duke Myshkin, who was regarded as an idiot by people, suddenly appeared and was willing to marry Nastasya unconditionally, which moved her deeply. On the day of her upcoming wedding to the Duke, although Nastasya loved the Duke deeply, she ran away with the playboy Rogozhin and was eventually killed by Rogozhin. Dostoevsky was good at psychological analysis, especially revealing inner divisions. His shocking descriptions of human physical and mental suffering are unmatched by other writers. His novels are highly dramatic and the plot develops quickly. The ensuing catastrophic events are often accompanied by complex and intense psychological struggles and painful spiritual crises.

World-famous Translation Library: Dostoevsky Collection (9 Volumes in Total)

(russian) Dostoevsky

3.5M0

"Crime and Punishment" is one of the representative works of the 19th-century Russian writer Fyodor Dostoevsky. The work focuses on the protagonist's mental state of being condemned by his conscience and feeling deeply lonely and fearful after committing the crime. It depicts his psychological changes before and after the crime, and reveals the difficult life of the lower class people in Russia. "The Idiot" is one of Dostoevsky's best works. The plot of this book is tense, tortuous, and has climaxes that are exciting. In particular, the psychological description in it deeply analyzes the multi-facetedness and complexity of human beings, and has a strong artistic appeal. "Demons" is a very controversial work by the great Russian writer Dostoevsky. The work created a portrait of the old liberal intellectuals in the 1840s and the radical youth in the early 1970s. In this world full of evil, there is always some sense of goodness, and a faint light shines brightly or covertly in everyone. "The Brothers Karamazov" is one of Dostoevsky's masterpieces. The novel uses a real patricide case to describe the sharp conflict between the old Karamazov and his three sons, that is, two generations. "The Insulted and Injured" was serialized in issues 1 to 7 of The Times in 1861. Because it is a long series, in order to attract readers, the plot of the novel must be fascinating, with ups and downs, climax after another, and it must be interrupted suddenly when it reaches the climax, so that people can continue to read the next issue. Therefore, this type of novel was called "essay-style novel" at that time, and it was famous for its tense and tortuous plot. This book is the first important work Dostoevsky completed after returning to Petersburg from exile. The novel describes the tragedy of two families caused by the bourgeois adventurer Valkovsky. "Youth" is Dostoevsky's masterpiece that integrates social novels, suspense novels, psychological novels and other types of novels with educational novels. "Notes from the Underground" is a collection of Dostoevsky's novellas, which selects five of Dostoevsky's representative novellas: "The Poor Man", "White Nights", "The Resident of Stepanchikovo", "Notes from the Underground" and "The Crocodile".

Crime and Punishment

Crime and Punishment

General Fiction

(russian) Dostoevsky

426K0

"Crime and Punishment" is a novel written by the Russian writer Fyodor Dostoevsky and is also his masterpiece. The novel describes Raskolnikov, a poor college student who is poisoned by anarchist ideas and believes that he can do whatever he wants. Forced to make a living, he killed the old loan shark Alyona and her innocent sister Liza Veda, creating a murder that shocked the whole of Russia. After experiencing a painful confession, he finally surrendered under the persuasion of the Christian girl Sophia and was sentenced to exile in Siberia. The work focuses on depicting the protagonist's psychological changes after committing a crime and reveals the miserable life of the Russian lower class people.

Idiot (Full Set)

Idiot (Full Set)

General Fiction

(russian) Dostoevsky

492K03

"The Idiot" is a novel written by Dostoevsky, a 19th-century Russian writer. It focuses on the adventures of the epileptic Duke Myshkin after he returned from Switzerland. It depicts the various ugliness of the Russian upper class after the serfdom reform and reveals moral and ethical issues. The tension between the tragic fate of the heroine Nastasya and her refusal to succumb to fate, and the difference between the hero Myshkin's attitude towards her and the attitude towards her by ordinary people add endless charm to the plot of the novel. After reading this novel, it will be difficult for you to tell who is the idiot.

Niedochka: the Story of a Woman

(russian) Dostoevsky

113K0

"Nedochka: A Woman's Experience" is a novel written by the Russian writer Fyodor Dostoevsky. From a female first-person perspective, the novel tells the story of the protagonist Niedochka's three different lives - "childhood", "new life" and "mystery". Through three different life experiences, Niedochka got rid of abnormal love and sadomasochism, realized self-awakening, and gradually became a person with profound thinking and independent personality. Wang Xiaobo will never forget it after reading it: "I read this book, and I will remember the first half for the rest of my life. I still think this is the best book, worthy of a big masterpiece. I think people should always commemorate Dostoevsky for it." This time, the new translation of translator Liu Bai is used to create a more suitable version of Dostoevsky's works for current reading.