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Notes from a Dead House

Book • 2021
This novel is a fictionalized account of Dostoevsky's four-year imprisonment in a Siberian labor camp.

The story follows the narrator, Alexander Petrovitch Goryanchikov, who is sentenced to ten years of hard labor for murdering his wife.

The book provides vivid details of the brutal conditions, punishments, and the psychological effects of imprisonment.

It also explores themes of hope and despair, and the complex social dynamics within the prison.

The narrative is structured around themes rather than a continuous story, reflecting Dostoevsky's own experiences and observations during his time in the camp.

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Mentioned as an account of Dostoevsky's life in prison, offering insights into his experiences and observations.
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