Great Short Works of Fyodor Dostoevsky (Perennial Classics)
by Fyodor Dostoevsky
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Read in January, 2008
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You got it, Phil: here's my first review. Next comes my goodreads picture. I've re-opened the book to read the last couple stories.
If you loved the one Dostoevsky novel you read in high school and never dove into another, then this collection might be a great way to back into his work. There's no excuse to miss out on Dostoevsky's unique and well-crafted worlds; get them in your life and share with your friends. These are the old-school translators, for those aware of the new efforts by Richar...more
If you loved the one Dostoevsky novel you read in high school and never dove into another, then this collection might be a great way to back into his work. There's no excuse to miss out on Dostoevsky's unique and well-crafted worlds; get them in your life and share with your friends. These are the old-school translators, for those aware of the new efforts by Richar...more
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this is the best short story compilation of dostoyevsky's work i've ever found. it features stories i've never seen published in other editions, including one of his little known masterpieces: 'the dream of a ridiculous man.' the latter story could indeed forever change how you view humanity, or affirm it, and possibly change our life.
stories include:
the double
white nights
a disgraceful affair
notes from the underground
the gambler
the eternal husband
a gentle creature
the dre...more
stories include:
the double
white nights
a disgraceful affair
notes from the underground
the gambler
the eternal husband
a gentle creature
the dre...more
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The Dream of a Ridiculous Man, is one of Dostoevsky's greatest works. It sums up his struggle with the fall of man and god. The book also includes more known works such as the Gambler and Notes From The Underground.
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Full of great stories, I did not read them all before I lost the book.
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These short stories will change your life!
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