Fyodor Dostoyevski was one of the leading Russian novelists of the 19th century, known for his works such as “Crime and Punishment,” “The Brothers Karamazov,” and “Notes from Underground.” Dostoyevski is considered a writer who tackled topics such as human psychology, moral values, and societal issues in a lasting and profound way.
Dostoyevski was born in Moscow in 1821 and had to deal with economic difficulties at a young age due to his family’s poverty. He began studying at a state school as a student in 1837 and graduated from the state school in 1844. However, he was expelled from the state school the same year and accused of joining the “Utopians” movement.
Dostoyevski was later sent to prison and exiled to Siberia to work for a time. During his time in exile, he deepened his interest in topics such as human psychology and moral values and began writing about these subjects.
In 1863, his first book, “Winter Notes on Summer Impressions,” was published, and later, many important works such as “Crime and Punishment” (1866), “The Idiot” (1868–1869), and “The Brothers Karamazov” (1879–1880) were published.
Dostoyevski is considered a writer who dealt with the human psyche, moral problems, and social issues. His novels openly address the dark sides of human beings and difficult relationships among people. At the same time, they reflect his deep thoughts on moral values and human psychology.
Fyodor Dostoyevski is regarded as one of the leading writers of 19th century Russian literature and still has influential works that are read today.
Popular works written by Fyodor Dostoyevski include:
- “Crime and Punishment”
- “The Brothers Karamazov”
- “Notes from Underground”
- “The Idiot”
- “The Possessed”
- “The Insane Daughter”
- “A Raw Youth”
- “Notes from Underground”
- “Dead House”
- “The Gambler”
