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 · E6
Yesterday · 13 min
The Possessed Part 1 Chapter 2 - Prince Harry; Matchmaking Section 1
In which we are introduced to Nikolay Vsyevolodovitch Stavrogin, a young man shaped by a peculiar childhood under the tutelage of Stepan Trofimovitch and overshadowed by his mother Varvara Petrovna’s anxious affection, whose outward charm and rarefied...
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S14 · E5
Yesterday · 14 min
The Possessed Part 1 Chapter 1 - Introductory Section 9
In which a society of earnest yet somewhat idle liberals gather to muse upon the Russian spirit, peasantry, and the weighty matters of nationalism and faith, their discourse lightly garnished with conviviality and occasional bursts of heated debate....
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S14 · E3
Tuesday · 16 min
The Possessed Part 1 Chapter 1 - Introductory Section 6-7
In which the weary Stepan Trofimovitch and his devoted companion Varvara Petrovna navigate the shifting tides of literary society and elusive new ideas, encountering both vanity and confusion among the emergent generation of thinkers in Petersburg....
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S14 · E4
Tuesday · 13 min
The Possessed Part 1 Chapter 1 - Introductory Section 8
In which the weary scholar Stepan Trofimovitch returns from Berlin to the provincial town of Skvoreshniki, surrounded by a small circle of eccentric and ideologically divided acquaintances, while beneath the surface, old attachments and...
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S14 · E2
Monday · 21 min
The Possessed Part 1 Chapter 1 - Introductory Section 3-5
In which the curious and complex friendship between Stepan Trofimovitch and the domineering Varvara Petrovna is delicately unpacked, revealing a peculiar blend of love, resentment, and enduring loyalty that shapes their intertwined lives over many...
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S14 · E1
Monday · 19 min
The Possessed Part 1 Chapter 1 - Introductory Section 1-2
In which we are introduced to the venerable Stepan Trofimovitch Verhovensky, a man of gentle intellect and faded renown, whose life is marked more by grand illusions and sentimental attachments than by concrete achievements, as he drifts from youthful...
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S13 · E59
Sunday · 7 min
Poor Folk September 30th Part 2 Makar
In which a deeply affectionate soul pours forth a torrent of mournful entreaty against the impending departure of his beloved, painting a bleak vision of the desolate Steppes and heartfelt fears for her fragile well-being. His words, laden with tender...
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S13 · E58
Saturday · 3 min
Poor Folk September 30th Part 1 Barbara
In which a final farewell unfolds between two kindred souls, expressing tender affection and deep sorrow as one bids the other to forget and yet to remember amid the trials that fate has imposed. We witness the poignant despair of separation and the...
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S13 · E57
Saturday · 4 min
Poor Folk September 29th Makar
In which a tender letter reveals the affectionate musings and humble observations of Makar Dievushkin, as he reflects upon the impending marriage and departure of his dear Barbara Alexievna, whilst cherishing the remnants of her presence around him....
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S13 · E55
Friday · 1 min
Poor Folk September 28th Barbara
In which a tender letter reveals the quiet yet palpable strains of domestic life, where hopes and expectations grapple with the sobering constraints of circumstance. The writer's gentle entreaty and subdued anxiety offer a glimpse into the tender...
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S13 · E56
Friday · 1 min
Poor Folk September 28th Makar
In which a humble correspondent, stricken by illness and weighed down by the stern displeasure of his superior, conveys the modest happenings of his narrow world with a mixture of candour and deference. There is a gentle air of resignation as he...
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S13 · E54
September 17 · 2 min
Poor Folk September 27th Makar
In which a tender correspondent, worn yet devoted, dutifully attends to the intricate commissions of a beloved, navigating the petty vexations of Parisian fashion and the considerable irritability of a certain Bwikov. The letter reveals a soul eager...
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S13 · E53
September 17 · 3 min
Poor Folk September 27th Barbara
In which a weary and anxious lady-in-waiting entreats her dear old friend to assist her with urgent preparations for an impending wedding, entangled in a flurry of sewing, lace, and social expectations. Her voice betrays a tender vulnerability,...
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S13 · E52
September 16 · 4 min
Poor Folk September 23rd Makar
In which a humble and devoted correspondent grapples with unsettling news about a certain Monsieur Bwikov and the changes it portends for his beloved Barbara Alexievna, all whilst contending with the harsh realities of life and weather. Through...
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S13 · E51
September 16 · 7 min
Poor Folk September 23rd Barbara
In which a letter is penned with raw honesty, revealing a weary soul’s encounter with a man whose intentions, though questionable, offer a glimmer of respite from crushing hardship and social ruin. The writer, torn and trembling yet resolved,...
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S13 · E50
September 15 · 1 min
Poor Folk September 19th Makar
In which a humble scribe, burdened by the poor quality of the manuscript before him, embarks upon a labourious task that promises a modest yet much-needed relief to his scanty means. The letter tenderly conveys his cautious hope that a new source of...
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S13 · E49
September 15 · 9 min
Poor Folk September 18th Makar
In which we witness the sombre aftermath of a most unexpected event in the life of poor Gorshkov, whose vindication is met with a complex mixture of joy and melancholy, revealing the fragile threads of honour and fortune that bind a man’s existence....
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S13 · E48
September 14 · 3 min
Poor Folk September 15th Barbara
In which the gentle turmoil of a weary soul unfolds through a distressed letter, revealing the unwelcome reappearance of a certain Monsieur Bwikov, whose unexpected visits and indelicate inquiries strike at the fragile peace of a humble life. The...
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S13 · E47
September 14 · 8 min
Poor Folk September 11th Makar
In which a humble soul writes with tender hope to his cherished correspondent, recounting a day brightened by newfound kindness and heartfelt reconciliation, amidst simple pleasures and earnest prayers. The letter reveals a quiet resilience and a...
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September 13 · 1 min
Poor Folk September 10th Barbara
In which a tender letter unfolds between correspondents, revealing a shared concern for frugality amidst precarious circumstances and an earnest desire for mutual well-being. The writer, wearied yet hopeful, beseeches caution in spending and looks...
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