Fjodor Michailowitsch Dostojewski Books
November 11, 1821 – January 28, 1881
Fyodor Dostoyevsky is renowned for his profoundly psychological novels that delve into the complexities of the human soul and moral dilemmas. His works explore themes of faith, doubt, suffering, and redemption with an intensity that compels readers to introspection. Dostoyevsky masterfully crafts characters grappling with internal conflicts and societal pressures. His unique style and piercing insight into human nature establish him as one of the most influential writers in world literature.
The final masterpiece from the celebrated author of Crime and Punishment and The Idiot... This extraordinary novel, Dostoyevsky’s last and greatest work, tells the dramatic story of four brothers—Dmitri, pleasure-seeking, impatient, unruly . . . Ivan, brilliant and morose . . . Alyosha, gentle, loving, honest . . . and the illegitimate Smerdyakov, sly, silent, cruel. Driven by intense passion, they become involved in the brutal murder of their own father, one of the most loathsome characters in all literature. Featuring the famous chapter, “The Grand Inquisitor,” Dostoyevsky’s final masterpiece is at once a complex character study, a riveting murder mystery, and a fascinating examination of man’s morality and the question of God’s existence. Translated by Constance Garnett Edited and with a Foreword by Manuel Komroff and an Afterword by Sara Paretsky
Following the Call
- 380 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Fifty-two readings to spark weekly group discussion on putting Jesus’ most central teachings into practice. Jesus’ most famous teaching, the Sermon on the Mount, possesses an irresistible quality . Who hasn’t felt stirred and unsettled after reading these words, which get to the root of the human condition?This follow-up to the acclaimed collection Called to The Life Jesus Wants for His People taps an even broader array of sources, bringing together prophetic voices from every era and a range of traditions to consider the repercussions of these essential words.More than a commentary or devotional , this book is designed to be read together with others, to inspire communities of faith to discuss what it might look like to put Jesus’ teachings into practice today.
Exploring themes of isolation and societal corruption, this work features a bitter retired civil servant in St. Petersburg who grapples with disillusionment. The narrative unfolds in two parts, combining memoir and philosophical discourse, allowing Dostoyevsky to critique contemporary ideologies like nihilism and rational egoism. Alongside this, "The Double" presents a psychological study of a clerk haunted by a doppelgänger. Both stories showcase the author's talent for delving into the darker aspects of the human psyche, making them significant contributions to literature.
The Gambler is a short novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky about a young tutor in the employment of a formerly wealthy Russian general. The novella reflects Dostoevsky's own addiction to roulette, which was in more ways than one the inspiration for the book: Dostoevsky completed the novella under a strict deadline to pay off gambling debts.
Fire and Spirit
- 130 pages
- 5 hours of reading
"Lightning and forest fires could strike terror in primitive humans, yet they also cherished fire as a life-giving gift from the gods"-- Provided by publisher
Presents a collection of short stories by the Russian author, including "White Nights," "The Peasant Marey," and "A Gentle Creature."
Narrated by the character Alexei, who is addicted to gambling, this short novel is based on Dostoevsky's own experiences as a compulsive gambler. Like so many characters in Dostoevsky's novels, Alexei is trying to break through the wall of the established order and the human condition itself but instead he is drawn into the vortex of the roulette wheel.
