| Author |
Dostoyevsky, Fyodor, 1821-1881 |
| Uniform Title |
Zapiski iz mertvogo doma. Finnish
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| Title |
Muistelmia kuolleesta talosta
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 41.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juha Kiuru
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| Summary |
"Muistelmia kuolleesta talosta" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a semi-autobiographical novel written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the author's experiences in a Siberian labor camp, delving into the lives and thoughts of various characters he encounters during his sentence. The narrative primarily follows the main character, whose reflections and observations provide insights into the psychological and social dynamics within the confines of prison life. At the start of "Muistelmia kuolleesta talosta," we are introduced to the bleak and oppressive environment of the Siberian prison, where the narrator reflects on the stark contrast between life outside and the forced confinement of the inmates. Characters like Aleksanteri Petrowitsh Goräntshikow are introduced, highlighting their troubled pasts and the complex emotions tied to their crimes. The opening portion sets the stage for exploring themes of despair, camaraderie, and the struggle for identity amidst the dehumanizing conditions of imprisonment, as the protagonist navigates the intricacies of life behind bars while pondering deeper philosophical questions about freedom and morality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Siberia (Russia) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Exiles -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
49251 |
| Release Date |
Jun 21, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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