The Dostoyevsky Library

Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Enter a quiet room of conscience and conflict, where every word presses against the soul. The Dostoyevsky Library offers unabridged readings of the great novels, not as mere stories, but as confessions whispered in the dark. Here, restless minds wander through guilt and grace, doubt and redemption, while the human heart stands exposed in all its fragile contradictions.

Listen as each chapter unfolds slowly, like footsteps echoing through a winter street. These readings invite you to linger with princes and prisoners, dreamers and sinners, and to ask, as Dostoyevsky always asked: what does it mean to be free, to suffer, to believe? This is not simply a podcast - it is a vigil beside the restless spirit of humanity itself.

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S14 · E81
October 31 · 29 min
The Possessed Part 3 Chapter 8 - Conclusion
In which a dreadful chain of revelations and confessions unfolds, rapidly uncovering a secret society and the intricate machinations behind a series of tragic events that shake the town to its core. The narrative closes upon a somber and deliberate...
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October 30 · 20 min
The Possessed Part 3 Chapter 7 - Stepan Trofimovitch's Last Wandering Section 3
In which the stern and imperious Madame Stavrogin descends upon a humble cottage to confront the ailing Stepan Trofimovitch with a mixture of wrath and concern, revealing old wounds and long-buried affections amidst a night fraught with illness and...
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October 30 · 27 min
The Possessed Part 3 Chapter 7 - Stepan Trofimovitch's Last Wandering Section 2
In which the weary and eloquent Stepan Trofimovitch, ensnared in his own tangled reminiscences and fraught with delicate health, seeks solace and understanding from the gentle Sofya Matveyevna amidst the quiet turmoil of a village inn. Between fevered...
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October 29 · 14 min
The Possessed Part 3 Chapter 7 - Stepan Trofimovitch's Last Wandering Section 1b
In which we find Stepan Trofimovitch navigating a peculiar village inn amidst an assortment of curious locals and a thoughtful gospel-woman, whose presence seems to soften his disquieted spirit as they prepare for a shared journey. The rustic setting,...
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October 29 · 16 min
The Possessed Part 3 Chapter 7 - Stepan Trofimovitch's Last Wandering Section 1a
In which Stepan Trofimovitch, gripped by a mingling of dread and resolute pride, embarks alone upon the high road, seeking solace in the endless expanse and the enigmatic promise of a great idea beyond his long-held sanctuary. Along his tentative...
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S14 · E76
October 28 · 22 min
The Possessed Part 3 Chapter 6 - A Busy Night Section 2b-3
In which a fevered and bewildered Kirillov composes a strange, defiant declaration amidst a tense and eerie room, leading to a dark and violent confrontation that unsettles all present. Meanwhile, Pyotr Stepanovitch prepares to depart on a journey...
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October 28 · 24 min
The Possessed Part 3 Chapter 6 - A Busy Night Section 2a
In which Pyotr Stepanovitch wrestles with his fractious comrades and the dangerous disturbances that plague their clandestine endeavours, confronting Kirillov amid a conversation steeped in bitter resentments and haunting convictions. The reader is...
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S14 · E74
October 27 · 24 min
The Possessed Part 3 Chapter 6 - A Busy Night Section 1
In which a tense nocturnal meeting unfolds in a desolate park grotto, where fierce debates about loyalty, duty, and betrayal stir urgent resolutions among a restless group troubled by grim news and internal doubts. This sombre assembly culminates in a...
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October 27 · 21 min
The Possessed Part 3 Chapter 5 - A Wanderer Section 4-6
In which a night of fearful travail befalls Marie, whose agonies summon stern care and trembling hopes, as Shatov navigates the tender yet tormenting demands of life newly born amidst chaos and pain. Within the dim hours, whispered confessions and...
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S14 · E72
October 26 · 11 min
The Possessed Part 3 Chapter 5 - A Wanderer Section 3
In which the urgency of a difficult childbirth compels a man to seek medical aid by night, navigating the anxieties and unwillingness of those around him amidst a backdrop of personal and political tensions. There is a delicate interplay of compassion...
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S14 · E71
October 26 · 14 min
The Possessed Part 3 Chapter 5 - A Wanderer Section 2
In which a tense and uneasy visitor delivers a cryptic message to Shatov, whose mind is tossed between suspicion, despair, and tender concern for his ailing wife, revealing the fragile intersection of political intrigue and personal suffering. As he...
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October 25 · 21 min
The Possessed Part 3 Chapter 5 - A Wanderer Section 1
In which a heavy cloud of sorrow and suspicion settles upon the household following a dreadful catastrophe, stirring restless and tormented thoughts within Shatov’s heart, and a weary and worn figure from the past arrives unannounced seeking refuge....
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October 25 · 19 min
The Possessed Part 3 Chapter 4 - The Last Resolution Section 3-4
In which the uneasy interplay of duty, desperation, and dark resolve unfolds amidst bitter confrontations and cruel reckonings, revealing men caught in the crushing grip of their own turbulent ideas and passions. The shadow of impending violence and...
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October 24 · 10 min
The Possessed Part 3 Chapter 4 - The Last Resolution Section 2
In which a tense council of conspirators plots the silencing of a suspected betrayer, while interrogations and secret maneuvers reveal the depth of their mistrust and the gravity of their cause. The wary exchanges and inward resentments of Pyotr...
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October 24 · 24 min
The Possessed Part 3 Chapter 4 - The Last Resolution Section 1
In which Pyotr Stepanovitch, restless and agitated, reveals tangled secrets and uneasy truths about Yulia Mihailovna and Stavrogin while navigating the charged atmosphere of a political conspiracy. The restless quintet confronts the consequences of...
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October 23 · 16 min
The Possessed Part 3 Chapter 3 - A Romance Ended Section 3
In which a fog-laden evening finds Lizaveta Nikolaevna swept into a tumult of fear and confusion, accompanied by the anxious attentions of Pyotr Stepanovitch and the earnest Mavriky Nikolaevitch, whose devotion is tender and fraught with despair. The...
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October 23 · 18 min
The Possessed Part 3 Chapter 3 - A Romance Ended Section 2
In which a tangled account of fire, deception, and tragedy unfolds amidst uneasy confidences and strained allegiances, revealing the precariousness of trust and intention in a society on edge. With moments of dark humour and quiet despair, the...
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S14 · E64
October 22 · 14 min
The Possessed Part 3 Chapter 3 - A Romance Ended Section 1
In which a somber dawn finds Liza and Nikolay Vsyevolodovitch confronting the melancholy aftermath of a passionate yet fleeting encounter, their dialogue heavy with regret, veiled revelations, and the fragile hope that lingers amongst sorrow....
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October 22 · 13 min
The Possessed Part 3 Chapter 2 - The End of the Fête Section 4
In which a grand ball intended for charitable amusement devolves into chaos and suspicion, with the unexpected eruption of a fire triggering panic and accusations that unsettle the assembled guests and townsfolk alike. The sombre aftermath reveals...
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October 21 · 27 min
The Possessed Part 3 Chapter 2 - The End of the Fête Section 3
In which the somber unfolding of a scandal casts a pall over the town's social gatherings, revealing the fractured nature of relationships and the uneasy interplay of honour and gossip. The evening’s ball, intended as a grand and democratic fête,...
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