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Title: The House of the Dead
Author: Fyodor Dostoevsky
Narrator: Alastair Cameron
Format: Unabridged
Length: 11 hrs and 31 mins
Language: English
Release date: 05-29-17
Publisher: A.R.N. Publications
Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 13 votes
Genres: Classics, World Literature
Publisher's Summary:
Published in 1862 by Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky, The House of the Dead tells the story of life in a 19th century Russian prison. Narrated by the fictional character, Alexander Goryanchikov, this audiobook provides the listener with a firsthand account of life in a Russian prison.
While writing The House of the Dead, Fyodor Dostoevsky drew from his own personal experiences, as he spent several years in prison. During his time in exile, the other prisoners, who were mostly of the peasant class, treated him with harsh indifference. Ultimately, Fyodor experiences a spiritual awakening, overcoming his nightmare predicament and dislike for his fellow inmates. His change of attitude eventually leads to his release.
The author portrays his fellow inmates with sympathy and, at times, even admiration. Although he had been ignorant of the reality of prisons prior to his own confinement, by the time Fyodor Dostoevsky was released, he concluded that Russia's prison system was tragic beyond reason.
Members Reviews:
Unmistakably Authentic, eloquent and of enduring relevance
Unlike the fictional works, Dostoyevsky's memoir reads effortlessly, the nArritive flows free of verbose philosophical meditations. The succinct style brings immediacy & illuminates his brilliant perception and powerful descriptive writing, filled with fine character studies, humanist values and pithy conclusions.
As a MHP of prior immersive experience, Im moved by the accuracy of his ability to articulate truths transcendent of historical context. Nuanced Translation of culture of incarceration in tsarist empire.
Dostoyevsky's semi-autobiographical look at life in a Siberian prison camp
Published around 1861, this is a semi-autobiographical novel that portrays the life of convicts in Siberian prison camps, at the time of Tsar Nicholas Iâs reign. Bleak of course, but as usual, Dostoyevsky gets to the center of the psychology of the characters in a clear and poignant way. Itâs excellent and I recommend it.
Content is... alright, dover thrift is awesome
So...I am a big Dostoyevsky fan, so allow me to be just a bit critical here. I don't think "House of the Dead" is a good read for everyone. It significantly departs from the types of plot structures he uses in other novels. The reason for this makes sense--it was based on his own experience in Siberia, and was probably somewhat cathartic for him to put down in print. It is interesting if you want to learn more about prison life, but its not really a work of fiction per se with your typical plot structure. So just keep that in mind.
Otherwise, Dover thrift is awesome.
Slice of life
What a fabulous read! The semiautobiographical account of the author in exile. A microcosm of life set in prison. Shows man is man regardless of environment and character means everything. Demonstrates how different environments define honor and truth differently but true honor and integrity is always the path to self respect. Love this amazing novel!
Siberia and its trials
Dostoevsky turns adversity into a lesson into a human experience.
