Short Stories by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
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Dostoyevsky, Fyodor, 1821-1881
English
"Short Stories" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a collection of narratives written in the late 19th century. The book includes tales that delve into human psychology, moral dilemmas, and social issues, exploring the complexities of character and society through various protagonists. Among the stories included is "An Honest Thief," which introduces a bache...
theft. At the start of the collection, the opening story begins with the narrator, a solitary bachelor, having an unexpected conversation with his usually quiet housekeeper, Agrafena. She insists on taking in a lodger, an old soldier named Astafy Ivanovitch, which initially fills the narrator with relief at the prospect of companionship. However, a theft of the narrator’s greatcoat soon creates tension between the characters, particularly Astafy, who becomes fixated on the incident, revealing his own vulnerability and moral struggles. This introduction sets the stage for Dostoyevsky's exploration of human relationships and the contradictions within them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Andrew Allen
2 weeks agoI usually don’t leave feedback, but the narrative structure is incredibly compelling and well-thought-out. Highly recommended for everyone.
Richard Williams
3 months agoI decided to give this a chance and the author clearly understands the subject matter in depth. It exceeded all my expectations.
Lisa Moore
3 months agoAs someone who reads a lot, the interplay between the protagonists drives the stoyr forward beautifully. I will be reading more from this author.
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Aiden Johnson
1 month agoThis was recommended to me by a colleague and the emotional weight of the story is balanced perfectly with moments of levity. I will be reading more from this author.