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The Dostoyevsky Library

The Dostoyevsky Library

By: Fyodor Dostoyevsky
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Summary

 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.Public domain
Episodes
  • Crime and Punishment Part 6 Chapter 1

    Crime and Punishment Part 6 Chapter 1
    May 7 2026
    In which we find Raskolnikov enveloped in a fog of weary solitude and uneasy thoughts, particularly fixated on the inscrutable Svidrigaïlov and the weighty matters that trouble his conscience. Amidst visits from concerned friends and a shadow of suspense lent by Porfiry’s sudden appearance, the reluctant protagonist navigates the tangled web of his present reality with a curious mixture of dread, clarity, and simmering resolve.
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    25 mins
  • Crime and Punishment Part 5 Chapter 5

    Crime and Punishment Part 5 Chapter 5
    May 6 2026
    In which the pitiable madness of Katerina Ivanovna unfolds amidst the streets of Petersburg, stirring a scene both tragic and plaintive as she toils to preserve the dignity of her children amidst ruin; and in her decline, Raskolnikov is drawn into a tender yet painful reckoning of solitude, familial ties, and the shadow of impending despair. As evening falls and the somber air thickens, unexpected voices and intentions arise, promising unforeseen alliances and the stirring of destinies intertwined with fragile humanity.
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    34 mins
  • Crime and Punishment Part 5 Chapter 4

    Crime and Punishment Part 5 Chapter 4
    May 5 2026
    In which Raskolnikov, burdened by an unbearable secret, seeks solace and understanding from Sonia amidst the turmoil of their shared misfortunes and his tempestuous confessions. Their uneasy intimacy reveals the depths of his tortured soul as he grapples with the nature of his own actions and the haunting consequences they bear.
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    44 mins
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