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Fyodor Dostoyevsky was a Russian novelist, considered one of the most influential figures in world literature. Born in Moscow into a middle-class family, Dostoyevsky is known for his works exploring human psychology, existential suffering, faith, guilt, and the moral struggle between good and evil. His ability to delve into the depths of the human soul established him as one of the great masters of 19th-century realist fiction.
Dostoyevsky's literary career began with the novel Poor Folk (1846), which brought him immediate recognition in Russian literary circles. However, his life took a dramatic turn when he was arrested for participating in an intellectual circle accused of subversive activities against the tsar. Sentenced to death in 1849, he was pardoned at the last moment and sent to forced labor in Siberia, an experience that profoundly shaped his vision of humanity and society.
Dostoyevsky's work revolutionized narrative by placing psychological and moral conflict at the center of the novel. He was a precursor of existentialist literature and influenced thinkers such as Friedrich Nietzsche, Sigmund Freud, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Albert Camus. His ability to portray tormented characters facing ethical and spiritual dilemmas opened new possibilities for modern literature, anticipating philosophical and psychoanalytic debates of the 20th century.
Dostoyevsky combined intense, passionate storytelling with a tragic vision of the human condition. His characters, caught between faith and despair, crime and redemption, reflect humanity's eternal struggle between good and evil.
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