Sämtliche Werke 17

Name: Sämtliche Werke 17
Author: Fyodor Dostoyevsky

By Fyodor Dostoyevsky

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Humour Russian Literature Short Stories

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A set of comic short narratives and sketches that lampoon provincial society through irony, farce, and grotesque incidents. The pieces expose gossip, vanity, social climbing, and hypocrisy by staging absurd situations and exaggerated characters, ranging from light anecdote to extended satirical tale. The collection shifts tone between playful mockery and sharper social observation, repeatedly showing how rumor, pretension, and bureaucratic or domestic follies produce comic yet revealing consequences.

About the Author

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.