Dostoevsky: The Tormented Prophet of the Human Soul

This book tells the story of Fyodor Dostoevsky, from his childhood and engineering school education in 19th-century Russia to his arrest with the Petrashevsky Circle, his mock execution and years of hard labor in Siberia. It then explores his great literary masterpieces and the psychological depth born from suffering, before considering his enduring impact on thought and culture. A clear, absorbing read for literature lovers, students and anyone drawn to the big questions of faith, freedom and the human heart. 98 pages.