Memories of the House of the Dead - Dostoevsky

About the book: This book is the fruit of a personal experience lived by Dostoevsky, as he talks about what he himself endured in prison, although he attributes the memoirs to a man named Alexander Goryantshikov. It describes feelings of loss of freedom, living with murderers and thieves who harbor intense hostility towards him because he belongs to the ruling class that oppresses the common people. But Dostoevsky does not drown in despairing feelings; over time, he begins to distinguish between the wicked and the virtuous, and finds among the prisoners those whose crimes can be understood or even forgiven from an ethical point of view. He presents a powerful image of prison life, including suffering, noble human relationships, exchanges of benefits, and trade... and things that are hard for a person to imagine. Dostoevsky directs criticism at the prison system, saying, "We must acknowledge the truth: these men possess marvelous treasures... and perhaps among our people they are among the most talented and most resourceful, but their exceptional talents have perished forever. Who is to blame?" As usual, Dostoevsky delves into the deep abysses of the human soul, exploring what lies within its depths—nature that neither reason controls nor perceives. He studies the psyche of the prisoner in his cruelty and in his readiness to give what he has in exchange for a gesture of kindness and human affection. He also studies the psyche of the executioner who, if he is among the good people, becomes hardened by habit, turning into a beast of prey. Publication Year: 2023 Author: Fyodor Dostoevsky Translation: Dr. Sami Al-Droobidar Publisher: Al-Tanweer Number of pages: 432 To view other works by Dostoevsky: White Nights The Brothers Karamazov Miserable and Humiliated The Gambler The Devils Memories from the House of the Dead In the Grave The Crocodile The Eternal Husband Winter Memories about Summer Feelings Nostalgia Nzevanova The Village of Setia Netchikovo and its inhabitants The Weak-Hearted Neighbor White Nights - The Arab Cultural Center