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The Best of Dostoevsky (Crime and Punishment, The Idiot, The Brothers Karamazov)

By Fyodor Dostoyevsky and Fyodor Dostoevsky
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This boxed set combines three of Fyodor Dostoevsky's most celebrated novels: Crime and Punishment, The Idiot, and The Brothers Karamazov. Each book delves deeply into the complexities of the human psyche, exploring moral dilemmas, faith, guilt, and redemption. Through rich psychological insight and philosophical inquiry, Dostoevsky challenges readers to confront questions about justice, free will, and the search for meaning in life.
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Perfect for lovers of classic literature and philosophy, this collection suits those interested in Russian fiction and the study of 19th-century social and spiritual thought. It appeals to readers seeking profound, reflective narratives that explore existential themes and psychological depth.

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Enrich your passion for reading as you immerse yourself in this carefully curated boxed set of three timeless masterpieces by Fyodor Dostoevsky. Each novel in this collection offers a profound exploration of the human psyche, moral dilemmas, and societal structures. With unflinching insight and literary brilliance, Dostoevsky's works challenge readers to confront the darker corners of the soul and question the constructs of justice, faith, and free will. Whether you're new to his works or revisiting them, this set is a doorway to one of literature's most complex and enduring minds.

An unparalleled insight into the human condition!

  • Includes three literary masterpieces by Fyodor Dostoevsky in one collectible set
  • Explores timeless themes of morality, guilt, redemption, and existential angst
  • Offers a penetrating look into the psychological and spiritual struggles of man
  • A must-have for lovers of classic literature, philosophy, and Russian fiction
  • Enhances understanding of 19th-century thought and its resonance today
  • Ideal for deep, reflective reading or academic study

Themes Explored

  • Guilt and redemption
  • Free will vs. determinism
  • Morality and immorality
  • Psychological depth and introspection
  • Alienation and isolation
  • Poverty and social inequality
  • The nature of suffering
  • The search for meaning
  • Faith, doubt, and spirituality

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9789358563146

Publisher: Prakash Books India Private Limited

Format: Boxed pack

Date Published: 04 September 2023

Country: India

Imprint: Prakash Books India Private Limited

Audience: General / adult

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Pages: 2220

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About the Author

The most important Russian author of his time, Fyodor Mikhaylovich Dostoyevsky (also spelled Dostoevsky) was born on November 11, 1821, in Moscow. From a young age, he was introduced to literature by way of fairy tales and folk tales narrated to him. After completing his studies, Dostoevsky became a sub-lieutenant. In 1843, he began to work as a lieutenant engineer. His first piece of writing, a translation of Balzac's Eugénie Grandet, was published in the same year. Poor Folk, Dostoevsky's first novel was published in 1846.Between 1846 and 1849, Dostoevsky wrote works that were face-paced narratives. His short stories were featured regularly in Annals of the Fatherland, such as 'The Landlady', 'A Weak Heart', and 'Wild Nights'. Dostoevsky also published a monthly magazine Vremya under the editorship of his brother. Borne out of Dostoevsky's traumatic experiences and the misery of his general life and constant poverty, sprung out his masterpiece--Crime and Punishment. Dostoevsky wrote many other notable works such as Notes from the Underground (1864), Idiot (1868-69), The Possessed (1873), The Adult (1875), and The Brothers Karamazov (1881), which was his last work. On February 9, 1881, Dostoevsky breathed his last after he suffered multiple haemorrhages.

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