Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A Russian novelist: Feodor Dostoevsky is the name of a major 19th-century Russian author. He is renowned for his profound exploration of human psychology, existential questions, and the nature of suffering, often incorporating elements of humor and deep philosophical insight into his works.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Many consider Feodor Dostoevsky one of the greatest psychological novelists in world literature.
  • The themes explored by Feodor Dostoevsky in "Crime and Punishment" remain relevant today.
  • We are studying the works of Feodor Dostoevsky in my philosophy class.

Advanced Usage

• "Dostoevskian" (adjective): Characteristic of or resembling the themes, style, or psychological depth found in the works of Feodor Dostoevsky.
  • The film had a Dostoevskian atmosphere, grappling with guilt and redemption.

Variants and Related Words

• Fyodor Dostoevsky: A common alternative transliteration of the name from the Russian Cyrillic (Фёдор Достоевский).
• Dostoevsky: A common shortened form of the surname used to refer to the author or his works.

Synonyms

• Fyodor Dostoyevsky: Another common transliteration.
• The author of "The Brothers Karamazov": A descriptive synonym referencing his most famous novel.

Related Phrases

• "a Dostoevsky novel": A phrase used to describe a lengthy, psychologically intense, and philosophically dense work of fiction.
  • This isn't just a mystery; it's a full-blown Dostoevsky novel about the human condition.

Noun

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