Dostoevsky, Fyodor
Notes from a Dead House (Everyman's Library CLASSICS)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781841593982
- author:
- Dostoevsky, Fyodor
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Everyman's Library
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 376
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 13.2 x 2.5 centimetres (0.5
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Notes from a Dead House, written by Fyodor Dostoevsky in 1849, is a powerful and poignant novel about life in a Siberian prison camp. After being sentenced to four years' hard labour for his advocacy of socialism, Dostoevsky drew on his own experiences to create a vivid portrayal of the harsh conditions, brutal punishments, and psychological effects of imprisonment.
The novel follows the daily life of the prison community, revealing the complex web of relationships between inmates, including feuds, betrayals, moments of comedy, and unexpected acts of kindness. Through his protagonist's eyes, Dostoevsky explores the human condition, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
Published in 2021, this edition of Notes from a Dead House offers a profound meditation on freedom, one that endures today as a powerful and thought-provoking work of literature. a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the author's life and work, or those seeking to understand the complexities of the human experience.
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