Description
Step into the brutal reality of a Siberian prison camp through the eyes of Alexander Petrovich Goryanchikov, a nobleman condemned to four years of hard labor for the murder of his wife. This powerful, semi-autobiographical novel offers a searing indictment of the penal system and a profound exploration of the human spirit under extreme duress. Dostoyevsky masterfully delves into themes of guilt, redemption, and the search for meaning amidst suffering, painting a vivid and unforgettable portrait of life behind bars. "The House of the Dead" is a testament to the resilience of the human soul and a cornerstone of Russian literature.
Available Editions
paperback
Courier Corporation
Published Jan 1, 2004
257 pages
ISBN: 9780486434094
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Details
First Published
1861
Language
rus
Translation
From: rus
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The House of the Dead by Fyodor Dostoevsky.