Introduction
Discover the Complete Collection of Fyodor Dostoevsky, featuring 6 hardback books crafted for young adults aged 12+. Dive into timeless literary classics and explore the depths of human experience, all within this remarkable box set. An essential addition to any young adult's reading list, perfect for those who appreciate classic Russian literature.
Titles in this Set
Crime and Punishment,
Notes From the Underground
The Brother Karamazov
The Devils
The House of the Dead
The Idiot
Description
In "Crime and Punishment," readers are drawn into the gripping tale of Raskolnikov, a young student who commits a heinous crime and grapples with the moral and psychological consequences of his actions. As he navigates the depths of guilt and redemption, Dostoevsky's masterful prose shines a light on the darkest corners of the human soul.
Continuing the exploration of existential themes, "Notes from the Underground" presents readers with the rambling confessions of an unnamed narrator, who offers a scathing critique of society and wrestles with his own feelings of alienation and despair.
In "The Brothers Karamazov," Dostoevsky weaves a sprawling epic of family drama, spiritual turmoil, and philosophical debate. Through the lives of the three Karamazov brothers – Dmitri, Ivan, and Alyosha – readers are confronted with questions of faith, morality, and the nature of human existence.
"The Devils," also known as "The Possessed," explores the destructive power of revolutionary ideology as it unfolds in a provincial Russian town. With its cast of radical intellectuals, political schemers, and tortured souls, this novel offers a searing critique of extremism and fanaticism.
In "The House of the Dead," Dostoevsky draws upon his own experiences as a prisoner in Siberia to paint a vivid portrait of life in a Russian prison camp. Through the eyes of the narrator, readers are given a harrowing glimpse into the brutal realities of incarceration and the struggle for survival.
Finally, in "The Idiot," Dostoevsky introduces readers to Prince Myshkin, a naive and compassionate soul who becomes entangled in the machinations of a society consumed by greed, ambition, and moral decay. As Myshkin navigates the treacherous waters of St. Petersburg society, he serves as a poignant reminder of the beauty and fragility of human goodness.
