The Dream of a Ridiculous Man
(Author) Dostoyevsky, Fyodor Fyodor DostoyevskyI am a ridiculous man. They call me mad now. That would be a promotion in rank A delusional man whose strange dream changes his life; a self-justifying husband who causes his wife's suicide; a witness to a young girl's ruin; a writer who stretches out on a gravestone and listens to the gossip of the dead ... the narrators of these four confessional tales show how little we understand ourselves.
Dostoyevsky, Fyodor
Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1821-1881) was a Russian novelist and philosopher known for his deep psychological insight and exploration of human nature. His most notable works include "Crime and Punishment," "The Brothers Karamazov," and "Notes from Underground." Dostoyevsky's writing style is characterized by its intense and philosophical themes, as well as its complex and multi-layered characters. He is credited with pioneering the psychological novel and greatly influencing the development of existentialist literature. "Crime and Punishment" is widely considered his most famous work, exploring themes of morality, guilt, and redemption. Dostoyevsky's contributions to literature have had a lasting impact, inspiring countless writers and thinkers with his profound exploration of the human condition.