dostoevsky

Thân thiện

A student reads a book by Dostoevsky for a literature class.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Fyodor Dostoevsky: A 19th-century Russian novelist, philosopher, and journalist, widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential writers in world literature. His works explore profound philosophical, psychological, and spiritual themes within the context of the political and social turmoil of 19th-century Russia.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The novels of Dostoevsky, such as "Crime and Punishment" and "The Brothers Karamazov," are essential reading for understanding existential thought.
  • Many literary critics consider Dostoevsky a master of psychological realism.

Advanced Usage

• "Dostoevskian" (adjective): Characteristic of or resembling the works, themes, or psychological depth of Fyodor Dostoevsky.
  • The film had a distinctly Dostoevskian atmosphere, focusing on guilt, redemption, and moral crisis.

Variants and Related Words

• Dostoevskian (adj): Pertaining to the style or thematic concerns of Dostoevsky.
• Dostoyevsky: An alternative common transliteration of the surname from the Cyrillic alphabet.

Synonyms

• Fyodor Dostoyevsky: The most common alternative spelling.
• Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky: The full name, including the patronymic.

Notes on Meaning

This word refers exclusively to the historical figure, Fyodor Dostoevsky. It is not used as a common noun. The primary meaning is the identity of the author himself. His name is synonymous with deep psychological insight, explorations of existential angst, and complex moral dilemmas in literature.

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Noun

1. Russian novelist who wrote of human suffering with humor and psychological insight (1821-1881)