Sämtliche Werke 9-10

Name: Sämtliche Werke 9-10
Author: Fyodor Dostoyevsky

By Fyodor Dostoyevsky

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The narrative follows a fracturing family built around a negligent, self-centered patriarch and his three very different sons; tensions over money, desire, and conscience escalate into a violent crime and a highly charged trial. Interleaved with courtroom proceedings are intimate episodes: the spiritual teachings and deathbed influence of an elder, a philosophical parable about authority and freedom, and the small tragedies of children and servants. Alternating psychological portraiture, moral debate, and social observation, the work probes faith and doubt, guilt and responsibility, free will and redemption while tracing how personal passions ripple outward through relationships and communal life.

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Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Fyodor Dostoyevsky was a Russian novelist and philosopher, renowned for his exploration of the human psyche and moral dilemmas. His works delve into themes of existentialism, faith, and the struggle between good and evil. Among his most notable novels is "Crime and Punishment," which examines the mind of a troubled student who commits murder. Other significant works include "The Brothers Karamazov," a profound inquiry into faith and doubt, and "Notes from the Underground," a pioneering work of existential literature. Dostoyevsky's literary contributions have left a lasting impact on literature and philosophy, influencing countless writers and thinkers.