The House of the Dead or Prison Life in Siberia

The House of the Dead or Prison Life in Siberia is a novel by the renowned Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky. This particular edition of the book is a large print version, making it easy to read for those with visual impairments or anyone who prefers larger text. The House of the Dead is a fictionalized account of Dostoevsky's own experiences as a political prisoner in Siberia. The novel follows the life of Alexander Petrovich Goryanchikov, a nobleman who has been sentenced to ten years of hard labor in a Siberian prison camp for killing his wife. Through Goryanchikov's eyes, the reader is given a vivid and often brutal depiction of life in a Siberian prison camp. The book explores themes of punishment, redemption, and the struggle for survival in harsh conditions. Dostoevsky's writing is known for its psychological depth and complexity, and The House of the Dead is no exception. The novel delves into the minds of its characters, exploring their motivations, fears, and desires. Overall, The House of the Dead or Prison Life in Siberia is a powerful and thought-provoking work of literature that offers a unique glimpse into the world of 19th century Russian prisons.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 1911. The House of the Dead is a fictionalized memoir of a man serving a ten-year prison sentence for murdering his wife and was written in 1861. Dostoyevsky drew heavily from his own four-year prison internment in a Siberian prison to draw attention to the dehumanizing, deadening effects of the modern prison system and invoke his philosophies of better ways of treating and rehabilitating prisoners. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.