The House of the Dead
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Ergin Altay
The House of the Dead by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Ergin Altay holds a highly rated rating of 4.03 out of 5, based on 8.4K reader ratings. First published in 1861. The book spans 247 pages.
About The House of the Dead
Accused of political subversion as a young man, Fyodor Dostoyevsky was sentenced to four years of hard labor at a Siberian prison camp — a horrifying experience from which he developed this astounding semi-autobiographical memoir of a man condemned to ten years of servitude for murdering his wife.As with a number of the author's other works, this profoundly influential novel brilliantly explores his characters' thoughts while probing the depths of the human soul. Describing in relentless detail the physical and mental suffering of the convicts, Dostoyevsky's character never loses faith in human qualities and the goodness of man.A haunting and remarkable work filled with wonder and resignation, The House of the Dead ranks among the Russian novelist's greatest masterpieces. Of this powerful autobiographical novel, Tolstoy wrote, "I know no better book in all modern literature."
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Ergin Altay |
| Published | 1861 |
| Pages | 247 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Philosophy, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.03 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 8,354 |
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What genre is The House of the Dead?
The House of the Dead is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Philosophy, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is The House of the Dead worth reading?
Based on 8.4K reader ratings, The House of the Dead has an average score of 4.03 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The House of the Dead?
The House of the Dead has 247 pages.
Who wrote The House of the Dead?
The House of the Dead was written by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Ergin Altay. It was first published in 1861.
What is the ISBN for The House of the Dead?
The ISBN-13 for The House of the Dead is 9780486434090.0.
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