Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Russian novelist, 'Crime and Punishment'

Fyodor Dostoyevsky - Russian novelist, 'Crime and Punishment'
Born

1821
204 years ago

Died

February 9th, 1881
144 years ago — 60 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Russia

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A prominent Russian novelist, short story writer, essayist, and philosopher, this individual explored themes of morality, free will, and the nature of evil through complex characters and intricate plots. Major works include 'Crime and Punishment', which examines the psychological torment of a young man contemplating murder, and 'The Brothers Karamazov', a philosophical exploration of faith and doubt. His narrative style melded realism with deep psychological insight, leaving a lasting legacy in literature.

Wrote 'Crime and Punishment'

Wrote 'The Brothers Karamazov'

Wrote 'Notes from Underground'

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