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Set in a Siberian prison colony, the narrative follows Alexander Goryanchikov, a nobleman imprisoned for his wife's murder. Initially isolated due to his status, he becomes an astute observer of his surroundings, witnessing the harsh realities faced by fellow inmates and the brutal treatment from guards. As he listens to their stories of violence and survival, he discovers the complexities of human nature, including unexpected acts of kindness among the convicts, ultimately reflecting on themes of morality and redemption.
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THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD, Fjodor Michailowitsch Dostojewski
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- Released
- 2021
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- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Abhishek Publications
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 306
- ISBN13
- 9788182479821
- 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
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- Set in a Siberian prison colony, the narrative follows Alexander Goryanchikov, a nobleman imprisoned for his wife's murder. Initially isolated due to his status, he becomes an astute observer of his surroundings, witnessing the harsh realities faced by fellow inmates and the brutal treatment from guards. As he listens to their stories of violence and survival, he discovers the complexities of human nature, including unexpected acts of kindness among the convicts, ultimately reflecting on themes of morality and redemption.