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The House of the Dead
Notes from a Dead House
Book • 1862
The House of the Dead is a semi-autobiographical novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky, published between 1860 and 1862.
It is based on Dostoevsky's own experiences in a Siberian prison camp, where he spent four years following his involvement in the Petrashevsky Circle.
The novel follows the narrator, Aleksandr Petrovich Goryanchikov, as he navigates the harsh realities of prison life, undergoing a spiritual transformation amidst the brutality and monotony of the camp.
Through vivid descriptions and philosophical discussions, Dostoevsky critiques the prison system while highlighting the resilience and humanity of the convicts.
It is based on Dostoevsky's own experiences in a Siberian prison camp, where he spent four years following his involvement in the Petrashevsky Circle.
The novel follows the narrator, Aleksandr Petrovich Goryanchikov, as he navigates the harsh realities of prison life, undergoing a spiritual transformation amidst the brutality and monotony of the camp.
Through vivid descriptions and philosophical discussions, Dostoevsky critiques the prison system while highlighting the resilience and humanity of the convicts.
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