World Classics Library: Fyodor Dostoevsky: Crime and Punishment, The Gambler, Notes from Underground (Arcturus World Classics Library, 8) - Hardcover

Dostoyevsky, Fyodor

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1838573860 ISBN 13: 9781838573867

Publisher: Arcturus, 2021

Synopsis

"Dostoevsky, the only psychologist from whom I've anything to learn." - Friedrich Nietzsche

Dostoevsky's exploration of human psychology through fiction has captivated readers for over a century. This handsome hardback collection brings together three of his most notable works: Crime and Punishment, The Gambler and Notes from Underground. Writing from the fraught political landscape of 19th-century Russia, Dostoevsky explores corruption, morality and visions of a utopian society. These novels are at once gripping and profound.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The World Classics Library series gathers together the work of authors and philosophers whose ideas have stood the test of time. Perfect for bibliophiles, these gorgeous jacketed hardbacks are a wonderful addition to any bookshelf.

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About the Author

Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821-81) was one of Russia's foremost writers, producing novels, short stories, essays and philosophical texts. Born in Moscow, he initially trained as an engineer, spending his spare time translating books. The publication of his first book, Poor Folk, saw him enter the literary circles of St Petersburg, but he developed a gambling habit as he toured around Europe and then fell foul of the Russian authorities who sent him into exile in Siberia in 1849 for reading banned works. Crime and Punishment was the second novel that Dostoevsky wrote after he returned from exile and its serialisation was considered a huge success, earning Dostoevsky many plaudits.

Edition details

• Publisher: Arcturus
• Publication date: 2021
• ISBN 10: 1838573860
• ISBN 13: 9781838573867
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 736