In this blog post, I will summarize Fyodor Dostoevsky’s life and major works, focusing in particular on the background and thematic significance of ‘Crime and Punishment’. Dostoevsky’s Life Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky was born in 1821. He was the second son among seven siblings born to his father, Mikhail Andreyevich, and his mother, Maria Fyodorovna. His father, a former...
What impact did Pushkin’s literature have on later writers?
Pushkin is a giant of Russian literature, and his works profoundly influenced subsequent writers. We examine how his literary legacy was inherited and developed. Studying Russian without reading Pushkin’s works is like entering Treasure Island and returning empty-handed. Thus, Pushkin is like a treasure island in Russian literature. His poetry and prose are that beautiful. Aleksandr...