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41) A Raw Youth
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The novel follows the life of Arkady Dolgoruky, a young intellectual, a child of the controversial and womanizing landowner Versilov. A focus of the novel is the recurring conflict between father and son, particularly in ideology, which represents the battles between the conventional old way of thinking and the new nihilistic point of view of the youth.
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After a brief military career, the illustrious Russian author Fyodor Dostoyevsky quickly turned to writing as a profession with the publication of his first novel, "Poor Folk" in 1846. This novel sparked a literary career that would eventually cement Dostoyevsky's reputation as one of the greatest novelists of the nineteenth century. Early participation in a literary political group landed the writer in exile in Siberia for nearly a decade, an experience...
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Natasha leaves her parents' home and runs away with Alyosha (prince Alexey) the son of Prince Valkovsky who abuses her father. As a result of his pain, her father, Nikolai, curses her. The only friend that remains by Natasha's side is Ivan, her childhood friend, who is deeply in love with her. Prince Valkovsky tries to destroy Alyosha's plans to marry Natasha, and wants to make him marry the rich princess Katerina. Alyosha is a childish young man...
44) White Nights
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The short works of Dostoevsky exist in the very large shadow of his astonishing longer novels, but they too are among literature's most revered works and offer keys to understanding the themes in his longer works. Contained in this volume are the short stories "White Nights," "A Disgraceful Affair," and "The Dream of the Ridiculous Man," three of Dostoevsky's most troubling, moving, and poignant works. Alongside A DISGRACEFUL AFFAIR, Harper Perennial...
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A towering literary giant, Fyodor Dostoyevsky was-and remains-unparalleled in his understanding of the darkness that resides in the farthest corners of the human soul. Although his shorter works have been overshadowed by his astonishing novels-Crime and Punishment and The Brothers Karamazov, to name but two-his stories and novellas deserve a place among the great literary inventions of the modern era, offering insight into the themes and ideas that...
46) The Gambler
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First published in Russian in 1866, "The Gambler", by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, is a gripping narrative of the dangers of gambling. As was common with Dostoyevsky's other writings, he draws upon his own life in a semi-autobiographical way. Dostoyevksy himself suffered from a compulsion to gambling and had to complete "The Gambler" under a strict deadline to pay off his own debts. These first-hand experiences bring a depth of realism to the novel and to...
47) An Honest Thief
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Fyodor Dostoyevsky "An Honest Thief" is an 1848 short story that famously tells the tale of Emelyan Ilyitch, the tragic drunk. It begins with our narrator conversing with Astafy Ivanovich, an aged soldier and temporary lodger. An unfortunate coat theft leaves Astafy dismayed one day, and a conversation is struck up between the two, who seem to share the same dislike for thieves in general. One night, however, Astafy recounts to the narrator a story...
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Notes from Underground, The Double and Other Stories, by Fyodor Dostoevsky, is part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of Barnes & Noble Classics:
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49) The Crocodile
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After teasing the crocodile, Ivan Matveich is swallowed alive. He finds the inside of the crocodile to be quite comfortable, and the animal's owner refuses to allow it to be cut open, in spite of the pleas from Elena Ivanovna. Ivan Matveich urges the narrator to arrange for the crocodile to be purchased and cut open, but the owner asks so much for it that nothing is done.
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An Unpleasant Predicament is a novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky that tells the story of a man who is forced to make a difficult decision. The man is in a difficult situation because he is being blackmailed, and he must choose between two unpleasant options. He eventually decides to commit suicide rather than face the consequences of his decision.
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The Village of Stepanchikovo by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a complex novel that explores the themes of human suffering, love, and redemption. The characters in the novel are all deeply flawed individuals who are struggling to find happiness in a world that is often cruel and unforgiving. Dostoyevsky's exploration of the human condition is at once heartbreaking and inspiring, and the novel is ultimately a testament to the resilience of the human spirit....
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The mysterious narrator is the owner of a pawnshop, and one of his repeated customers was a young girl of sixteen who always pawns items to earn money to advertise as a governess in the newspaper. The narrator could see that she was in a dire financial situation, and he often gave her much more for her pawned items than they were reasonably worth. The narrator slowly develops an interest in the girl.
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This story is about a wedding that is interrupted by a Christmas tree. The guests are confused and don't know what to do. The bride and groom are the only ones who seem to be enjoying themselves. This story is an example of how people can get wrapped up in their own lives and forget about the people around them.
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This story is about a wedding that is interrupted by a Christmas tree. The guests are confused and don't know what to do. The bride and groom are the only ones who seem to be enjoying themselves. This story is an example of how people can get wrapped up in their own lives and forget about the people around them.
55) Mr. Prokharchin
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In Mr. Prokharchin, Dostoevsky tells the story of an impoverished man who schemes to make a fortune by marrying a wealthy woman. The story is narrated by Prokharchin's friend, who tries to talk him out of the plan, warning him of the dangers of such a scheme. Despite his friend's warnings, Prokharchin goes ahead with the plan and quickly finds himself in over his head.
56) Mr. Prokharchin
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In Mr. Prokharchin, Dostoevsky tells the story of an impoverished man who schemes to make a fortune by marrying a wealthy woman. The story is narrated by Prokharchin's friend, who tries to talk him out of the plan, warning him of the dangers of such a scheme. Despite his friend's warnings, Prokharchin goes ahead with the plan and quickly finds himself in over his head.
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"Notes from the Underground" is a novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky that explores the inner psyche of its narrator, a bitter and reclusive underground man. The novel is divided into two parts: the first part is a series of philosophical musings on the meaning of existence, while the second part is a series of vignettes that showcase the narrator's interactions with society. Through the narrator's bleak and misanthropic worldview, the novel delves into themes...
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The story follows a young man's journey to find himself. It is written in nine letters, which the protagonist sends to his loved ones. The letters chronicle his experiences and inner thoughts as he travels across Europe. Dostoyevsky's writing is complex and rich, and the novella is a beautifully written exploration of self-discovery.
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Les Carnets du sous-sol (Mémoires écrits dans un souterrain), publiés en 1864 et présentés comme deux fragments des mémoires d'un homme reclus, coupé d'un monde qu'il hait et qui l'humilie, dans lesquels il expose sa conception du monde et quelques épisodes de sa vie, sont en quelque sorte le prélude et la matrice des grands romans de Dostoïevski.
« Je suis malade... Je suis méchant. [...] J'avais alors vingt-quatre ans. Ma vie était...
60) A Little Hero
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A Little Hero is a novella by Fyodor Dostoyevsky that tells the story of a young boy's journey to find his place in the world. The story is full of complex characters and intricate plot lines, and it is written in a dense, intriguing style.
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