Constance Garnett Ordre des livres (chronologique)

A collection of one novella and six short stories - The Gambler, Bobok, The Dream of a Ridiculous Man, A Christmas Party and a Wedding, A Nasty Story and The Meek One.

Oscar Wilde claimed that Humiliated and Insulted is not at all inferior to the other great masterpieces and Friedrich Nietzsche is said to have wept over it. Its construction is that of an intricate detective novel, and the reader is plunged into a world of moral degradation, childhood trauma and, above all, unrequited love.

Fyodor Dostoyevsky was born on November 11, 1821, and was introduced to literature early in life, with his mother teaching him to read and write using the Bible. His literary immersion was profound, fueled by his parents' nightly readings. Tragedy struck in 1837 when his mother died of tuberculosis, and he and his brother were enrolled at the Nikolayev Military Engineering Institute, where Dostoyevsky found little interest in military studies, preferring drawing and architecture. His father's death in 1839 may have triggered his epilepsy, yet he persevered, eventually becoming an engineer cadet. His first completed work, a translation of Balzac's "Eugénie Grandet," was published in 1843 but failed commercially. He then wrote "Poor Folk," which was a success, followed by "The Double," which received poor reviews and exacerbated his health issues. Involved in socialist circles, Dostoyevsky faced arrest in 1849 for distributing banned works, leading to a death sentence commuted to four years of hard labor in Siberia. His prison experiences inspired "The House of the Dead," published in 1861. He later completed "The Gambler" in just 26 days. Despite continued health decline, including a diagnosis of pulmonary emphysema, he published "Demons" in 1873. Dostoyevsky died on February 9, 1881, after suffering multiple pulmonary hemorrhages.

Brand-new translation of one of Turgenevs major novels, includes pictures and an extensive section on Turgenevs life and works.

Presented here in a masterful new translation by Michael Pursglove, this landmark collection established the literary reputation of the author, who considered it his most significant contribution to Russian literature, and is universally regarded as a milestone in the Russian realist tradition.

The novel explores the tumultuous relationship between 19-year-old Arkady Dolgoruky and his father, the notorious landowner Versilov, as Arkady returns to St. Petersburg after years at boarding school. As he navigates the complexities of his family's scandalous affairs, the story delves into deep psychological, emotional, and moral conflicts, reflecting the intricacies of the human condition. Dostoyevsky's rich characterizations and themes make this work a significant contribution to literature, showcasing the author's profound understanding of human nature.

Imaginez Don Juan plein de remords et hanté par un mari trompé. Accablé de soucis d'argent, n'ayant le goût à rien, Veltchaminov est poursuivi par un homme en deuil. Troussotzky a perdu sa femme. Toute faute, pour Dostoïevski, doit être expiée; le péché engendre la maladie et la folie. Le vaudeville tourne au drame, car il y a une victime innocente, Lisa, une enfant. De qui est-elle ? L'éternel mari retrouvera une épouse, l'éternel amant sa vigueur et le jeu recommence. L'auteur rit lui-même, se souvenant de son premier mariage. Ce roman tragique et comique révèle un autre Dostoïevski. Mais ses personnages sont toujours aussi grands d'être conscients de leur petitesse. Edition traduite et présentée par Dominique Arban, commentée par Georges Philippenko.

Il y a le père, Fiodor Pavlovitch, riche, malhonnête et debauché, et ses trois fils légitimes: Mitia, impulsif, orgueilleux, sauvage; Yvan, intellectuel, raffiné, intransigeant; Alliocha, sincère, pieux, naïf. Et puis il y a le fils illégitime : Smerdiakov, libertin cynique vivant en serviteur chez son père. Roman complet et flamboyant, les frères Karamazov rassemble une intrigue policière, plusieurs histoires d'amour, des exposés théologiques et métaphysiques éblouissants et des personnages inoubliables. Sans doute le chef-d'oeuvre de Dostoïevki.