Fyodor Dostoevsky's Best Books You Must Read in This Life

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Fyodor Dostoevsky is one of the most influential writers in literary history, known for his deep psychological insight, exploration of human nature, and complex characters, here are some books to read by him.

1

Crime and Punishment

This novel explores the mental anguish and moral dilemmas of Rodion Raskolnikov, a young man who commits a murder & struggles with guilt.

2

The Brothers Karamazov

A philosophical novel that follows the lives of the Karamazov family, particularly the three brothers Dmitri, Ivan, and Alyosha.

3

The Idiot

The story centres around Prince Myshkin, a man whose innocence and goodness are often seen as  idiocy by those around him.

4

Demons 

This work lays the groundwork for modern existentialism and offers a dark, introspective look into the human condition.

5

The Gambler 

This novella is semi-autobiographical, focusing on the protagonist’s addiction to gambling & its effects  on his relationships and life.

6

Notes from Underground 

Notes from the Underground by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a fictional, first-person confession told by a hateful, hyper-conscious man living underground 

7

The House of the Dead

A semi-autobiographical novel based on Dostoevsky’s time in a Siberian prison camp.