dostoyevsky

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Fyodor Dostoyevsky wrote many famous novels.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A Russian novelist: Fyodor Dostoyevsky (also spelled Dostoevsky) is a renowned 19th-century Russian author. His works are celebrated for their profound exploration of human suffering, psychological depth, philosophical themes, and incorporation of humor.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • I am writing a thesis on the existential themes in Dostoyevsky.
  • Many consider Dostoyevsky's "Crime and Punishment" a masterpiece of world literature.
  • The psychological insight found in Dostoyevsky's characters is unparalleled.

Advanced Usage

• "Dostoyevskian" (adjective): Characteristic of or resembling the themes, style, or atmosphere of Dostoyevsky's works, often involving intense psychological or moral conflict, suffering, and existential questioning.
  • The film had a Dostoyevskian quality, grappling with guilt and redemption.

Variants and Related Words

• Dostoevsky: An alternative common spelling of the same surname.
• Fyodor Dostoyevsky: The full name of the author.

Synonyms

• Fyodor Dostoevsky: The primary synonym, representing the same individual.
• The author of "The Brothers Karamazov": A descriptive synonym referencing one of his major works.

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Noun

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