dostoevski
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A Russian novelist: Refers to Fyodor Dostoevsky, a major 19th-century Russian author.
- The author's body of work: Can be used metonymically to refer to the literary works or the thematic style of this novelist.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- I am writing a thesis on Dostoevski and existentialism.
- Many consider Dostoevski to be one of the greatest psychological novelists.
Advanced Usage
- "Dostoevskian" (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Dostoevsky's works, especially their focus on psychological depth, moral dilemmas, and existential suffering.
- The film had a Dostoevskian atmosphere of guilt and redemption.
Variants and Related Words
- Dostoevsky: The more common English transliteration of the Russian surname (Фёдор Достоевский).
- Fyodor Dostoevsky: The full name of the author.
Synonyms
- Fyodor Dostoevsky: The primary synonym, being an alternate spelling.
- The author of "Crime and Punishment": A descriptive synonym referencing his most famous work.
Notes on Usage
- The spelling "Dostoevski" is a less common transliteration from the Cyrillic alphabet. The variant "Dostoevsky" is far more prevalent in modern English texts.
- As a proper noun, it is typically capitalized.
Noun
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Russian novelist who wrote of human suffering with humor and psychological insight (1821-1881)
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