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Set against the backdrop of a Siberian prison camp, this semi-autobiographical novel delves into the harrowing lives of convicts, reflecting Dostoevsky's own experiences during his four-year exile. The narrative is structured thematically, presenting a blend of facts, events, and philosophical musings rather than a linear story. With vivid descriptions of suffering, degradation, and moments of fleeting humanity, the author captures the grim realities of penal servitude, evoking a powerful sense of terror and resignation amidst the brutality.
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Memoirs from the House of the Dead, Fjodor Michailowitsch Dostojewski
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- Released
- 2014
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- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Martino Fine Books
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 308
- ISBN13
- 9781614277538
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Psychological Topics, Love, Classics, Murders, Death, 19th century, Russia, Russian Literature, Poverty, Prison, Crimes, Guilt, Autobiographical Novels, Exile, Banishment, Siberia, Forced Labor
- First published
- 1861
- Original title
- Записки из Мёртвого дома (Zapiski iz Mjortvogo doma)
- Rating
- 4.05 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of a Siberian prison camp, this semi-autobiographical novel delves into the harrowing lives of convicts, reflecting Dostoevsky's own experiences during his four-year exile. The narrative is structured thematically, presenting a blend of facts, events, and philosophical musings rather than a linear story. With vivid descriptions of suffering, degradation, and moments of fleeting humanity, the author captures the grim realities of penal servitude, evoking a powerful sense of terror and resignation amidst the brutality.