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The House of the Dead: A Harrowing Journey Through Suffering, Redemption, and the Human Soul

  • Paperback
  • Publisher: Library of Alexandria
  • 15.3 x 22.9 x 2.6 cm

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Could you endure a life stripped of dignity, freedom, and hope?

In The House of the Dead, Fyodor Dostoevsky takes us deep into the harsh realities of a Siberian labor camp, where prisoners-thieves, murderers, and exiled intellectuals-struggle to retain their humanity in the face of suffering. Based on Dostoevsky's own experiences in exile, this novel presents a vivid, unfiltered account of prison life, where cruelty and despair are tempered by fleeting moments of compassion and resilience.

Narrated through the eyes of Aleksandr Petrovich, an aristocrat sentenced to hard labor, the novel reveals the psychological torment of incarceration. Yet, amid the darkness, Petrovich finds surprising camaraderie among the prisoners, challenging his beliefs about crime, punishment, and redemption.

What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation:

  • A Harrowing True-to-Life Account - Experience Dostoevsky's firsthand depiction of the brutal conditions in Siberian labor camps.
  • A Deep Psychological Study - Explore themes of guilt, suffering, and the resilience of the human soul.
  • A Masterpiece in a Fresh, Readable Style - This modern adaptation retains the depth of Dostoevsky's prose while making it more accessible for contemporary readers.
  • A Story of Redemption and Transformation - Witness how suffering shapes the lives of men and forces them to confront their deepest selves.

More than a prison memoir, The House of the Dead is a profound meditation on the nature of justice, morality, and human endurance. Its insights remain as powerful today as when Dostoevsky first penned them.

Can suffering lead to salvation?

Get your copy today and journey into one of the most gripping and philosophical novels ever written.

  • Title

    The House of the Dead: A Harrowing Journey Through Suffering, Redemption, and the Human Soul

  • Author

    Fyodor Dostoevsky

  • Book Format

    Paperback

  • Publisher

    Library of Alexandria

  • Published

    June 2025

  • Weight

    495g

  • Dimensions

    15.3 x 22.9 x 2.6 cm

  • ISBN

    9781804214923

  • ISBN-10

    1804214922

  • Eden Code

    7267267

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