The House of the Dead

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Exploring the depths of human psychology, Dostoevsky's literary works reflect the complex political, social, and spiritual climate of 19th-century Russia. His narratives delve into philosophical and religious themes, making significant contributions to existentialist literature, particularly with his novella Notes from Underground. Renowned for masterpieces like Crime and Punishment, The Idiot, and The Brothers Karamazov, he is celebrated as one of the greatest novelists, with a body of work that includes 12 novels, four novellas, and 16 short stories.