Best Selling Books by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

"I don''t know how to be silent when my heart is speaking." Set in the enchanting streets of St. Petersburg, this is a story of a young man who is a dreamer, and wanders on the city''s deserted lanes during long summer nights. On a foggy night, under the hazy streetlights, a young man met Nastenka, who captured his heart with her beauty and innocence. They spent four consecutive nights together, as he becomes increasingly besotted with Nastenka, sharing his innermost thoughts and feelings. Just as he was beginning to feel safe in their oasis, he discovers that Nastenka is in love with another man; a prince who has promised to return to her after a long absence. Yet, he is certain that even Nastenka is drawn to him, each grappling with their own sense of longing and desire for connection. Through this vivid narrative of the intoxicating power of hope, the young man''s monologues reveal his absolute yearning for love, while Nastenka''s vulnerability and romantic idealism add layers of emotion to the story. Through these fragile yet sublime characters we witness the beauty and pain of unrequited love.

Rodion Raskolnikov kills an unscrupulous pawnbroker for her cash, defending his actions by arguing that with the pawnbroker''s money he can perform good deeds to counterbalance the crime, while ridding the world of a vermin.

The title is an ironic reference to the central character of the novel, Prince Lyov Nikolaevich Myshkin, a young man whose goodness and open-hearted simplicity lead many of the more worldly characters he encounters to mistakenly assume that he lacks intelligence and insight. In the character of Prince Myshkin, Dostoevsky set himself the task of depicting "the positively good and beautiful man". The novel examines the consequences of placing such a unique individual at the centre of the conflicts, desires, passions and egoism of worldly society, both for the man himself and for those with whom he becomes involved.

In "The Crocodile," Fyodor Dostoyevsky presents a satirical novella that delves into the absurdities of human nature and societal norms through the lens of a bizarre narrative involving a man who is swallowed by a crocodile. This work intricately blends humor and existential angst, characteristic of Dostoyevsky''s literary style, offering a profound commentary on bureaucracy and the human condition. It reflects the socio-political climate of 19th-century Russia, where the absurdities of modern life frequently intersected with philosophical inquiries into existence and morality. Dostoyevsky, a pivotal figure in Russian literature, faced many hardships that informed his worldview, including imprisonment and financial instability, which cultivated his acute awareness of the complexities of human existence. These experiences, alongside an evolving sense of moral philosophy, shaped his writing style, often characterized by deep psychological insight and social critique. "The Crocodile" stands as a sardonic examination of materialism and the absurdity of modern life, likely influenced by his own tumultuous experiences in a rapidly changing society. This novella is highly recommended for readers seeking a thought-provoking exploration of absurdity within the context of societal critique. Dostoyevsky''s deft humor and sharp observations invite readers to reflect on their own realities while engaging with the timeless themes of identity and existential absurdity.

The story "Uncle''s Dream" was written by Dostoyevsky after a five-year exile in Siberia and covers the tale of a provincial family desperate to better itself through a marriage of their daughter to a senile prince. The old man is hoodwinked and almost forced into a wedding that is expected to last for a short period before he dies and leaves his fortune to the young girl. There are complications however with the young girl Zina already in love with a teacher who is on his death bed. That relationship is frowned on by her ambitious mother and the only other suitor is disliked by Zina. The mother tries to manipulate everyone to her own advantage but it all comes crashing down and with great humour the plans to marry the Prince fall apart. The reader gets a brilliant insight into the desperation for provincial merchants to better their station in life and the gossip and rivalry that is created by their efforts...

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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.

From the Russian master of psychological characterizations, this novel portrays the carefully planned murder of a miserly, aged pawnbroker by a destitute Saint Petersburg student named Raskolnikov, followed by the emotional, mental, and physical effects of that action. Translated by Constance Garnett.The poverty-stricken Raskolnikov, believing he is exempt from moral law, murders a man only to face the consequences not only from society but from his conscience, in this seminal story of justice, morality, and redemption from one of Russia''s greatest novelists.

White Nights" is a short story by Fyodor Dostoevsky, originally published in 1848, early in the writer''s career. Like many of Dostoevsky''s stories, "White Nights" is told in the first person by a nameless narrator. The narrator is a young man living in Saint Petersburg who suffers from loneliness. He gets to know and falls in love with a young woman, but the love remains unrequited as the woman misses her lover, with whom she is finally reunited.