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Top 10 Amazing Facts about Fyodor Dostoevsky

Fyodor Dostoevsky or Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky in full was a Russian journalist, story writer, and novelist. Dostoevsky was born on November 11th, 1821. He passed away at 59 years of age on February 9th, 1881.

The Literary works by Dostoevsky were mostly philosophical. They explored the human condition as it was in the political, spiritual, and social environment in the 19th century. Dostoevsky also interacted with religious topics and had a special interest in orthodox Christianity.

Fyodor Dostoevsky is one of the most widely read and respected Russian novelists of all time, despite strong competition. His celebrated works carved out a distinct place at the intersection of existential philosophy and psychological realism. Some of his most famous works include; The Brothers Karamazov (1880), Crime and Punishment (1866), and Notes from Underground (1864).

Below are some amazing and interesting facts about Fyodor Dostoevsky.

1. He Published His First Novel at 25

In 1845, Dostoevsky published his first novel titled; Poor Folk. He was 25 at the time and over the years this book has been described as Russia鈥檚 first 鈥渟ocial novel.鈥� Dostoevsky got off to a strong start because he was born into a noble family and was thus naturally educated throughout his childhood.

He did not, however, train to be a writer; instead, he attended a military engineering institution, although it was not a good fit for him. He began his literary career before resigning from his technical position, first translating French books into Russian. He quit translation for greater pastures 鈥� writing fiction 鈥� in 1845, at the age of 25.

2. Was Once Sentenced to Death

Dostoevsky was a member of a literary society in the 1840s whose ultimate purpose was social revolution. They debated future social transformation while reading forbidden works at a time when the political climate in Europe was quite tense.

They were apprehended and promptly transferred to a high-security jail, where they were condemned to death. However, a courier bearing a stay from the Tsar came just before the execution was to take place. Instead of dying, Dostoevsky was sentenced to eight years of hard work in Omsk, Siberia.

3. His Love and Skill in Literature Was Fostered by His Parents

Dostoevsky’s parents were wealthy, and they placed a high value on their children’s education. When he was three years old, his nanny began reading him old sagas and fairy stories. When he was four, his mother taught him to read and write using the Bible.

His lifelong love of reading sprang from the literary foundation laid by his parents when he was a youngster. This included not only Russian greats like Alexander Pushkin, but also international literary icons like Cervantes, Goethe, and Homer.

4. Had a gambling addiction

Dostoevsky struggled financially throughout his life, in part due to what a modern psychologist would call a crippling gambling addiction. In one instance, he pledged to write a novel to pay off his obligations.

To do so, he signed a contract that gave his publisher exclusive rights to all of his previously published work for the next nine years. However, this was only if he did not complete a novel by November 1 of that year.

He would later quit gambling. His reasons for doing so are still unknown but according to a letter he wrote his wife, he was 鈥渟cared straight.鈥�

5. His Influence Is Not Only in Written Word

A scene from the play “The Gift of God” adapted from a Dostoevsky book – by Oleinikova Kristina Gennadievna –

Dostoevsky’s influence has spread far beyond his works. Crime and Punishment, his novel, has been turned into film 25 times. In 2009, The Brothers Karamazov was adapted into a Russian mini-series. The series went on to receive much critical acclaim.

6. Was Exiled from Russia Temporarily and Sent to A Siberian Prison Camp

After his execution was stayed by the Tsar, Dostoevsky and his fellow group members were exiled. They were sent to a prison camp in Siberia. They were sentenced to four years at the Katorga prison in Siberia.

At the prison, Dostoevsky was classified as one of the most dangerous convicts. This meant that he was always in shackles and was only released when he was working. He was also allowed to only read his new testament bible.

7. He Suffered from Epilepsy

While Fyodor Dostoevsky’s head was in far better shape than most other people’s, his body was far from it. His sickness became apparent against the backdrop of other healthy young men at the military academy. This condition caused him to have seizures on occasion in 1839 when he was 18 years old.

His seizures worsened during his exile in Siberia. Dostoevsky was supposed to serve in the military upon his return, he was discharged due to bad health. He did, of course, live a long life, but his illness began to catch up with him at the end of his life. A succession of medical issues led to his death at the age of 59 in 1881.

8. Wrote an Entire Novel in Just 26 Days

The Gambler (novel) 1866 first edition cover –

As a result of his gambling addiction, Dostoevsky got into a rushed contract agreement. He was to release all rights to his work to his publisher if he did not write a novel before November.

He, therefore, set aside what he was working on-Crime and Punishment-in order to fulfill the terms of the contract. He did so in only 26 days, churning out a book appropriately titled The Gambler in 1867.

9. Died Due to a Pulmonary Hemorrhage

Dostoyevsky on his death bed – by Ivan Kramskoi –

Dostoevsky died of a pulmonary (lung) hemorrhage on January 25, 1881. One of his last wishes was that his children hear the biblical narrative of the prodigal son.

Dostoevsky also quoted Mathew 3:14-15 on his death bed. He also had last words with his wife where he swore he never cheated on her.

10. He Had Many Popular Literary Works That Are Known to Date

Monument to Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky – by krassotkin –

Crime and Punishment (1866), The Idiot (1869), Demons (1872), and The Brothers Karamazov are among his best-known works (1880). There are 11 novels, three novellas, 17 short tales, and several other works in Dostoevsky’s catalog. Many literary critics consider him to be one of the world’s best psychiatrists. Notes from Underground, published in 1864, is regarded as one of the first pieces of existentialist literature.