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'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'.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

F. M. Dostojevskij privádza svojho hrdinu, knieža Leva Myškina, do sveta plného zloby, falše a nečestnosti. Myškin, stvárnený ako ideálne krásny človek, s detskou dôverčivosťou otvára srdce každému, no často sa stretáva s výsmechom. Jeho povaha pôsobí ako magnet, burcuje cynikov a znepokojuje okolie. Knieža sa snaží pochopiť konanie druhých a prežíva ich emócie, pričom nesie zodpovednosť za krutosti života. Postupne sa stáva obeťou vášní, do ktorých je vťahovaný. Dostojevskij sa s Myškinom hlboko spriazňuje, pričom mu pripisuje aj vlastnú chorobu. Spojuje ju s názorom, že medzi čudáctvom a genialitou epileptikov je len krok. Myškinova genialita spočíva v oblasti ľudskej prirodzenosti a vzťahov, čo je najťažšia výzva. V románe sa ozývajú hrdinovia národných eposov a literárne zápasy v hľadaní ideálov pravdy, dobra a krásy. Toto dielo, piate rozsiahle dielo Dostojevského, sa stalo jedným z najčítanejších v svetovej literatúre. Preložili ho Felix a Hana Kostolanskí z ruského originálu vydaného v Leningrade v roku 1973.

Pobyt v cudzine v blízkosti milovaného muža a nové zážitky Anne na chvíľu prinesú pocit šťastia a radosti. Po návrate do Ruska milenci pochopia, že sa dostali na okraj spoločnosti. Anne neprinesie pokoj ani odchod na vidiek. Trápi ju strata spoločenského postavenia, bojí sa o lásku milovaného muža a trpí ustavične sa stupňujúcimi výčitkami svedomia. Uvedomuje si bezvýchodiskové postavenie a čoraz nástojčivejšie sa jej vynára myšlienka, že jediné riešenie je smrť.

Believing he can commit the perfect crime, Roderick Raskolnikov robs and murders an elderly pawnbroker. He eventually finds himself engaged in a battle of wits with inspector Porfiry, a policeman who is determined to wring a confession from the once confident Raskolnikov, a killer whose conscience is slowly beginning to destroy him. Crime and Punishment is one of the most important novels of the nineteenth century. It is the story of a murder committed on principle, of a killer who wishes to set himself outside and above society. The novel is marked by Dostoevsky's own harrowing experience in penal servitude, and yet contains moments of wild humor. This new edition of the authoritative and readable Coulson translation comes with a challenging new introduction and notes that elucidate many of the novel's most important and difficult aspects.