Fyodor Dostoevsky

In the streets of St. Petersburg, former student Rodion Raskolnikov commits a brutal crime believing himself above ordinary morality. Haunted by guilt and pursued by suspicion, he descends into psychological torment while searching for meaning, forgiveness and redemption. Crime and Punishment is one of the greatest novels ever written.

White Night & Other Selected Stories by Fyodor Dostoevsky presents a powerful collection of short fiction from one of Russia's greatest literary minds, exploring the depths of human emotion, morality, and existential longing. Anchored by the melancholic and romantic White Night-a tale of loneliness, imagination, and fleeting connection-this volume includes a range of stories that reveal Dostoevsky's profound insight into the human soul. With themes of alienation, faith, guilt, and redemption, these narratives blend psychological intensity with philosophical reflection. Written in his signature passionate and introspective style, this collection offers an accessible entry point into Dostoevsky's genius and a moving portrait of the complexities of the human condition.

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky, published in 1866, is a psychological novel that follows Rodion Raskolnikov, a young law student who commits a brutal murder, believing he can justify it for a greater good. As Raskolnikov struggles with guilt and paranoia, he becomes increasingly consumed by his crime. The novel explores themes of morality, redemption, the human conscience, and the consequences of crime. It delves deeply into Raskolnikov's troubled psyche and his interactions with others, ultimately questioning the nature of justice and the possibility of salvation.

The Gambler is Fyodor Dostoevsky's gripping exploration of addiction, desire and the dangerous allure of chance. Inspired by the author's own experiences, the novel follows Alexei Ivanovich as he becomes consumed by roulette, love, pride and the dream of sudden fortune. Set in the charged atmosphere of a European casino town, this fast-paced classic exposes the psychology of obsession and the thin line between hope and ruin. Sharp, vivid and deeply personal, it remains one of Dostoevsky's most compelling works.

The Idiot is one of Fyodor Dostoevsky's greatest and most haunting novels. Returning to St. Petersburg after years of illness, Prince Lev Myshkin enters society with openness, compassion and honesty that others mistake for weakness. As he becomes entangled in love, jealousy, pride and corruption, Dostoevsky explores innocence, cruelty, faith and the fragile possibility of goodness in a broken world. Deeply psychological and unforgettable, this masterpiece remains one of the defining works of world literature.

The Brothers Karamazov is Fyodor Dostoevsky's final and greatest novel, a profound exploration of faith, free will, morality and human suffering. When the corrupt Fyodor Pavlovich Karamazov is murdered, suspicion falls upon his sons Dmitri, Ivan and Alyosha, each wrestling with love, doubt, desire and conscience. Blending gripping drama with philosophical depth, Dostoevsky examines justice, redemption and the eternal conflict between belief and reason. One of literature's supreme achievements, this powerful novel remains timeless and transformative.

Raskolnikov, an impoverished student, determines to kill a pawnbroker whom he detests. He does, and much plot ensues. The first book that Dostoevsky wrote after his exile in Siberia, and widely considered one of the greatest novels of all time, in all of world literature.

Winner of the Pen/Book-of-the-Month Club Translation PrizeA handsome new collectible edition of Pevear and Volokhonsky's peerless translation of Dostoevsky's masterpiece with a new foreword from Karl Ove Knausgaard. The Brothers Karamazov is a classic that only gets more timely with the ages. In its account of the murder trial of Fyodor Karamazov, it was the true-crime phenomenon of its day; in its study of how his three archetypally different sons butt heads and come under scrutiny in the wake of his death, it calls to mind any number of modern-day dramas about succession and power struggles. But most significantly, it is an unparalleled exploration of faith and morality, and a probing inquisition into the existence of God and free will. Through this gripping account of this family saga, Dostoevsky paints a portrait of Russia at a pivotal moment in its history--perched perilously between great freedom and great tragedy.

Raskolnikov, an impoverished student, determines to kill a pawnbroker whom he detests. He does, and much plot ensues. The first book that Dostoevsky wrote after his exile in Siberia, and widely considered one of the greatest novels of all time, in all of world literature.

Feeling alone and abandoned by everyone, a young man and self-confessed dreamer decides to take to the streets of St Petersburg during one of its long summer nights. As he roams around the empty city, he chances on a weeping girl, whom he approaches and rescues from the unwanted attentions of an importunate gentleman. The two agree to meet again the following night on the same spot, and as they start revealing their life story to each other, the young man cannot resist falling in love with his new acquaintance. A quintessential tale of urban solitude and the desperate need for human contact, White Nights, a novella written in 1848, soon after The Double, is accompanied in this volume by the rest of Dostoevsky’s shorter fiction, including famous stories such as ‘Mr Prokharchin’, ‘The Dream of a Ridiculous Man’, ‘A Gentle Creature’ and ‘The Crocodile’ – all presented in sparkling new translations by Roger Cockrell. List of Stories: The Landlady, Mr Prokharchin, A Novel in Nine Letters, Another Man’s Wife and a Husband Under the Bed, A Weak Heart, Polzunkov, An Honest Thief, A Christmas Tree and a Wedding, White Nights, A Little Hero, A Nasty Story, Bobok, The Heavenly Christmas Tree, The Peasant Marei, A Gentle Creature, The Dream of a Ridiculous Man

What if the path to redemption ran through the darkest corners of the soul? In The Complete Fyodor Dostoevsky Collection (Vol. 1), two of literature's most influential works are rendered in vivid, modern English-bringing Dostoevsky's radical vision to a new generation of readers. From psychological torment to spiritual awakening, these stories grapple with timeless questions that continue to resonate today. What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation: Crime and Punishment - Follow Raskolnikov, a destitute ex-student in St. Petersburg, whose philosophy of moral exceptionalism leads him to commit murder-and then into a slow, agonizing descent toward confession, love, and redemption. Notes from the Underground - Meet the unnamed narrator, a bitter, isolated man who lashes out at society, logic, and himself in a fevered monologue that deconstructs rationalism, human freedom, and the illusion of progress. A Journey Into Guilt and Grace - Explore how conscience, punishment, and mercy clash in the inner lives of characters on the brink of collapse. A Powerful Critique of Modernity - Confront 19th-century critiques of Western rationalism that still challenge today's assumptions about progress, justice, and meaning. A Voice That Changed Literature - Experience the existential force of Dostoevsky's writing, adapted with clarity and reverence for the original intent. Whether you're exploring Dostoevsky for the first time or returning with fresh eyes, this volume offers a gripping, accessible gateway into the existential and spiritual crises that define modern humanity.