Demons is an anti-nihilistic novel by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. It is the third of the four great novels written by Dostoyevsky after his return from Siberian exile, the others being Crime and Punishment, The Idiot and The Brothers Karamazov. Demons is a social and political satire, a psychological drama, and large scale tragedy.

Crime and Punishment (pre-reform Russian; post-reform Russian: is a novel by the Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky. It was first published in the literary journal The Russian Messenger in twelve monthly installments during 1866. It was later published in a single volume. It is the second of Dostoevsky's full-length novels following his return from ten years of exile in Siberia. Crime and Punishment is considered the first great novel of his "mature" period of writing. The novel is often cited as one of the supreme achievements in literature.Crime and Punishment focuses on the mental anguish and moral dilemmas of Rodion Raskolnikov, an impoverished ex-student in Saint Petersburg who formulates a plan to kill an unscrupulous pawnbroker for her money. Before the killing, Raskolnikov believes that with the money he could liberate himself from poverty and go on to perform great deeds. However, once it is done he finds himself racked with confusion, paranoia, and disgust for his actions. His justifications disintegrate completely as he struggles with guilt and horror and confronts the real-world consequences of his deed.

Considered one of the greatest achievements in Russian literature, The Idiot made its debut in 1869. Prince Myshkin, a gentle, compassionate man, falls in love with two very different women amid the intrigues of 19th century St. Petersburg society. Sayre Street Books offers the world's greatest literature in easy to navigate, beautifully designed digital editions.

Fyodor Dostoyevsky's 'Crime and Punishment' is a masterpiece of 19th-century Russian literature, delving deep into the psychological complexities of the human mind. The novel follows the impoverished ex-student Raskolnikov, who decides to commit a murder to prove his own superiority and test his theory of the 'extraordinary man'. Set against the backdrop of St. Petersburg, Dostoyevsky's vivid and immersive prose captures the moral dilemmas and existential questions faced by the protagonist as he grapples with guilt and redemption. The novel is a compelling exploration of conscience, morality, and the consequences of one's actions. Known for its introspective narrative and philosophical insights, 'Crime and Punishment' remains a timeless classic in world literature. Dostoyevsky's intricate character development and exploration of psychological themes showcase his deep understanding of human nature, garnered from his own tumultuous life experiences. His personal struggles with poverty, imprisonment, and existential crises are reflected in the complex characters he creates, adding layers of depth and authenticity to the narrative. Recommended for readers who appreciate thought-provoking literature that challenges moral conventions and delves into the darkest corners of the human soul.

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky What is the ultimate punishment for crime? Is it the law? Or is it the conscience? In Fyodor Dostoevsky's masterful work, a poor ex-student named Rodion Raskolnikov seeks to justify his actions with philosophy. Raskolnikov plans and executes a murder then seeks to avoid the consequences. While he may have conceived of the perfect crime, he discovers that no one is safe from their own conscience.

The Possessed is a testimonial of life in Imperial Russia in the late 19th century. Dostoyevsky casts a critical eye on both the radical idealists, portraying their ideas and ideological foundation as demonic, and the conservative establishment's ineptitude in dealing with those ideas and their social consequences. The books five primary characters represent different ideologies and by exploring their philosophies Dostoyevsky describes the political chaos seen in 19th century Russia. Fyodor Dostoyevsky was a Russian writer and philosopher whose literary works explore human psychology in the context of the troubled political, social, and spiritual atmosphere of 19th-century Russia.

In 'Crime and Punishment', Fyodor Dostoyevsky intricately weaves a psychological narrative that delves into the mind of Raskolnikov, an impoverished former student who theorizes that extraordinary individuals can transcend moral boundaries. Written in a realist style, the novel encapsulates the moral dilemmas and existential angst of 19th-century Russia, reflecting the societal tensions of post-Emancipation. Dostoyevsky employs rich philosophical dialogue and a fragmented narrative structure to mirror Raskolnikov's turbulent psyche, ultimately exploring themes of guilt, redemption, and the quest for meaning in a chaotic world. Dostoyevsky, a figure shaped by personal hardship, incarceration, and a deep engagement with the socio-political landscape of Russia, draws on his own experiences with suffering and existential dread in this seminal work. His encounters with radical thought and his explorations of faith and doubt inform Raskolnikov's internal battles, offering profound insights into the nature of morality and the human condition, underscored by his own tumultuous life. 'Crime and Punishment' is essential reading for anyone interested in existential philosophy, the complexities of morality, and the depth of human psychology. Dostoyevsky's exploration of the dark underbelly of society and the moral struggles of his characters makes this novel a timeless reflection on the consequences of one's actions, resonating with modern readers seeking to understand the intricacies of guilt and redemption.

"To love is to suffer and there can be no love otherwise" - Fyodor Dostoevsky, Notes from the Underground The darkly fascinating novella Notes From The Underground was written by Fyodor Dostoyevsky in 1864, shortly before he penned his lengthier later novels, including The Brothers Karamazov and Crime and Punishment. Considered by many to be one of the first existentialist novels it follows the complicated mind of a bitter, retired civil servant (generally referred to by critics as the Underground Man), who lives alone in St. Petersburg, Russia in the mid 19th century. Able to retire after recently inheriting some money, the narrator in full retreat from society has defiantly withdrawn into an underground existence. In full retreat from society, he scrawls a passionate, obsessive, self-contradictory rambling narrative that runs the gamut from human morality, to logic and reason and serves as a devastating attack on emerging Western and contemporary Russian philosophy, as well as social utopianism and an assertion of man's essentially irrational nature. These memoirs or confessions describe and explain his alienation from modern society and the work can be viewed as an attack on and rebellion against determinism, the idea that everything, including the human personality and will, can be reduced to the laws of nature, science and mathematics. One of the most remarkable characters in literature, the narrator is a doubting, alienated protagonist in a novella that introduces the moral, religious, political and social themes that dominated Dostoyevsky's later masterworks.

Dostoevsky’s classic pitting one man against society Widely considered to be the first existential novella, Notes from Underground presents the diary of a bitter, misanthropic man. The unnamed narrator has, in an act of supreme defiance, withdrawn from society completely. Formerly a civil servant, this “sick” and “wicked” man suffers from incurable ennui and forsakes all interaction. Rallying against what he perceives as human evils, like war, love, and utopianism, he exiles himself from all humanity in favor of exalted loneliness and suffering. Readers bear witness to the friends, lovers, and crippling social pressures of nineteenth-century Russia that made him this way. Notes from Underground, which preceded masterworks including Crime and Punishment and The Brothers Karamazov, is among Dostoevsky’s finest works, melding fiction and philosophy. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.