Constance Garnett Knihy

This classic begun as a novel concerned with the psychology of a crime and the process of guilt, surpasses itself to take on the tragic force of myth. Raskolnikov is desperate for money, but convinces himself that his motive for the murder is to benefit mankind.

Už vyše sto rokov neutíchajú spory o tom, ktorý z románov F.M. Dostojevského je najlepší. Jedni tvrdia, že prvý – Chudobní ľudia, – pretože znamenal novú kvalitu v ruskej literatúre (podľa Belinského to bol prvý ruský sociálny román); iní sa nazdávajú, že Zápisky z mŕtveho domu, pretože sú v nich všetky základné myšlienky a problémy Dostojevského tvorby posibírskeho obdobia; tretí zaň označujú Zločin a trest, pretože znamená novú kvalitu v spisovateľovej tvorbe (prechod od dialogického románu k polyfonickému) a je aj skladobne najucelenejší; štvrtí dokazujú, že Diablom posadnutí, pretože prináša jeho najhlbšie rozvažovanie o človeku a svete a piati vyzdvihujú práve Bratov Karamazovovcov, pretože je to posledný román, v ktorom sa ako v oceáne zlievajú všetky témy predchádzajúcich autorových veľtokových románov. Tak ako každý z Dostojevského románov, predstavujú aj Bratia Karamazovovci neopakovateľnú myšlienkovú a umeleckú kvalitu, takže z hľadiska jeho stúpencov môže byť najlepší. Ide o to, že tak ako celé jeho dielo, predstavuje ďalší, iný, nový pokus myšlienkovo a umelecky preniknúť k „človeku ako k tajomstvu, ktoré treba odhaliť.“ Tak totiž svoje autorské vyznanie, svoj program, charakterizoval ešte na začiatku spisovateľskej dráhy on sám. Za toto odhaľovanie ľudského tajomstva platil tým najcennejším – zdravím a životom.

Autor patrí k vrcholným predstaviteľom ruskej i svetovej realistickej literatúry. Vo svojich dielach venoval najviac pozornosti mestskému životu a jeho obyvateľom. Jeho "ponížení a urazení" sú zle platení úradníci, vyslúžilci, študenti, rodiny skrývajúce úzkostlivo svoju biedu a často závislosť od úžerníkov.

Proslulý psychologický román, v němž Dostojevský zobrazuje ideál dokonalého a krásného člověka. Hlavní hrdina kníže Myškin okouzluje svou nevinností a vyrovnaností prostředí ruských měšťáků a kupců, lidi mravně a citově narušené, nedokáže však v nich vzkřísit člověka...

Fyodor Dostoyevsky was born on November 11, 1821, and was introduced to literature early in life, with his mother teaching him to read and write using the Bible. His literary immersion was profound, fueled by his parents' nightly readings. Tragedy struck in 1837 when his mother died of tuberculosis, and he and his brother were enrolled at the Nikolayev Military Engineering Institute, where Dostoyevsky found little interest in military studies, preferring drawing and architecture. His father's death in 1839 may have triggered his epilepsy, yet he persevered, eventually becoming an engineer cadet. His first completed work, a translation of Balzac's "Eugénie Grandet," was published in 1843 but failed commercially. He then wrote "Poor Folk," which was a success, followed by "The Double," which received poor reviews and exacerbated his health issues. Involved in socialist circles, Dostoyevsky faced arrest in 1849 for distributing banned works, leading to a death sentence commuted to four years of hard labor in Siberia. His prison experiences inspired "The House of the Dead," published in 1861. He later completed "The Gambler" in just 26 days. Despite continued health decline, including a diagnosis of pulmonary emphysema, he published "Demons" in 1873. Dostoyevsky died on February 9, 1881, after suffering multiple pulmonary hemorrhages.

A collection of one novella and six short stories - The Gambler, Bobok, The Dream of a Ridiculous Man, A Christmas Party and a Wedding, A Nasty Story and The Meek One.

Mnohí ju považujú za jeden z najlepších románov všetkých čias. Anna Kareninová je Tolstojov klasický príbeh lásky a nevery odohrávajúci sa v Moskve a Petrohrade v prostredí vyšších spoločenských kruhov, ktorý zachytáva dramatický vývoj milostného vzťahu Anny, krásnej vydatej ženy, a vojvodu Vronského, vplyvného armádneho dôstojníka. Je to komplexné majstrovské dielo, v ktorom Tolstoj dokonale prepojil osudy tuctov postáv a podal jedinečný plastický obraz ruskej spoločnosti na sklonku devätnásteho storočia. V prvom zväzku Anna nadviaže milenecký vzťah, ktorý spôsobuje rozpad jej manželstva a rodiny. Manžel odmieta vyrovnanie v podobe rozvodu, a tak sa Anna spolu s Vronským a malou dcérkou Aňuškou rozhodne pred „škandálom" pobúrenou spoločenskou smotánkou uchýliť do cudziny...

The novel explores the tumultuous relationship between 19-year-old Arkady Dolgoruky and his father, the notorious landowner Versilov, as Arkady returns to St. Petersburg after years at boarding school. As he navigates the complexities of his family's scandalous affairs, the story delves into deep psychological, emotional, and moral conflicts, reflecting the intricacies of the human condition. Dostoyevsky's rich characterizations and themes make this work a significant contribution to literature, showcasing the author's profound understanding of human nature.

Presented here in a masterful new translation by Michael Pursglove, this landmark collection established the literary reputation of the author, who considered it his most significant contribution to Russian literature, and is universally regarded as a milestone in the Russian realist tradition.

A rich and idle man confronts his dead mistress's husband in this psychological novel of duality. Powerful and accessible, it offers a captivating and revealing exploration of love, guilt, and hatred.

Brand-new translation of one of Turgenevs major novels, includes pictures and an extensive section on Turgenevs life and works.

This classic Russian novel has it all: murder, suspense, passion, struggle, and redemption. Originally published in 1866, Crime and Punishment is a psychological thriller that deals with issues of morality, conscience, and redemption. Widely considered to be one of the greatest novels written in any language, this novel explores the life of Rodin Raskolnikov, a young Russian man who robs and murders a pawnbroker to save himself from a life of poverty. As a consequence, he must deal with the oppressive mental anguish of being a criminal while attempting to maintain relationships with his friends and family.

'White Nights' is one of Dostoevsky's earlier short stories but one of his most enduringly popular. It tells the story of four nights in the life of the lonely narrator, who meets and falls in love with the mysterious and beautiful Nastenka. Poor Folkwas Dostoevsky's first novel, written to try and alleviate his financial plight, and was a commercial success. It tells the story of Makar Devushkin, a clerk, and Varvara Dobroselova, a seamstress, by means of the letters they exchange; they are in love, but too poor to marry. Its exploration of humanitarian themes led to it being described as Russia's first 'social novel'. By contrast, Dostoevsky's second novel, The Doublewas not well received. First published in 1846, it was revised and republished by Dostoevsky in 1866, but he did not consider it a success. By contrast, Vladimir Nabokov called it 'the best thing he ever wrote' and described it as 'a perfect work of art'.

The second unique collection of Constance Garnett's translations of Chekhov's short fiction, selected for riverrun editions by Janet Malcolm

Youth rebels. It was true in Russia in 1862 when Fathers & Sons appeared. At its center stands Evgeny Bazarov, medical student, doctor's son & nihilist. Bazarov rejects authority, all so-called truths based on faith rather than science & experience. His ideas bring him into conflict with his best friend, recent graduate Arkady Kirsanov, with Arkady's family, with his own parents & eventually with his emotions when he falls in love with the beautiful Madame Odintsova.