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Fyodor Dostoevsky's works continue to influence contemporary authors. His early novels set the stage for existential philosophy and modern psychology.

"My intention is to portray a truly beautiful soul," says Fyodor Dostoevsky of his novel, The Idiot.

Dostoevsky enjoyed erratic literary success during his lifetime, but his experiences socially, politically and military would influence the development of his writing.

Students can't begin research for a literature term paper without a topic. Finding a good essay topic is the first step, but essays that don't develop theirs fare poorly.

Recurring themes in Fyodor Dostoevsky's novels; despair, suffering and redemption. This article explores the source of his struggle to understand humanity's pain.

William P. Young uses epigraphs in his novel The Shack. Here is a list of epigraphs for chapters 1-5 and a brief synopsis of their source.

Readers of Russian literature in translation can have trouble keeping track of Russian names. Understanding the proper structure and usage of Russian names will help.

Staying happy begins with having a healthy definition of happiness, which incorporates a holistic view of your social, spiritual, mental and emotional life.

Gamblers enjoy high-stake betting on roulette, poker, black jack, and slot machines at Baden-Baden's classy Spielbank, the largest and oldest legal casino in Germany.

A brief biography and works of E.T.A. Hoffmann, a German romantic author, popularized by Offenbach as the subject in his opera, "The Tales of Hoffmann."

From the House of the Dead (Z Mrtveho Domu), a Czech opera by Janácek. Opera plot synopsis, character list, and other opera information.

A quintessentially modernist poem, "The Waste Land" is noted for its length, frequent use of allusion, foreign language phrases, and fragmented style.

"Roger Malvin's Burial" examines the consequence of moral choice and the enigmatic nature of sinfulness. If humans are inherently evil, from whence does sin arise?