The concept of “five books” goes back to the Bible and means five books - five parts, the significance of which for humanity can hardly be overestimated, because they are the beginning of the Divine revelation to man. But what is the "great five-book of Dostoevsky"? We understand together in its role and significance for literature.
Dostoevsky and the truth
Before you start talking about the novels written by Dostoevsky (five books), I want to say a few words about the personality of the author. It is impossible to deny the scale of the figure of Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky. For one hundred and fifty years, his work remains an inexhaustible source for scientific research and discoveries by linguists, literary critics, philosophers, psychologists, filmmakers, and many others. All this speaks of the genius of the writer, but even more - of the fact that until today some main secret of his personality, soul and especially his words has not been unraveled. However, it will not, cannot and should not be unraveled, for truth is hidden in it, the peak of which, like a floating iceberg, is open to sight, and the underwater part is incomprehensible. But it is precisely in this incomprehensibility that the essence of truth and the essence of Dostoevsky lie. She, like his mysterious word, penetrating through the mind and feelings, gives both the deepest suffering and great joy, and reveals the soul of man to God. After it, as well as after the books of Fyodor Mikhailovich, especially after the novels of the Pentateuch, it is impossible to remain the same. Is this not a revelation of God?
Main ideas
We continue to talk about the works written by Dostoevsky (five books). What unites these novels? First of all, they were written one after another in the last period of the writer's life from 1866 to 1880. Further, and most importantly, they are based on two ideas - God and Russia. It cannot be said that Fyodor Mikhailovich did not address these issues before. On the contrary, he nurtured them for a long time, “interrupted”, searched for the ideal form for their expression, until, finally, “Crime and Punishment” appeared - the first book of the series “The Great Five Books of Dostoevsky” (the list follows). But the search did not stop there. The great writer turns around and goes in a different direction. As a result, a new novel, The Idiot, is coming out. Dostoevsky himself said that he was dissatisfied with his romance, since he did not express a tenth of what had accumulated in his soul. But at the same time he did not deny, and loved him, and continued the search for perfection ...
New trip
We continue the list of books included in the five books of Dostoevsky, in order. In 1872, the novel “Demons” appeared, on which the writer had high hopes. In it, he wanted to see only the spokesman of his main ideas, even if to the detriment of artistry. Later this work will be considered one of his most significant works, a warning novel, a prophecy novel, which, unfortunately, will come true.
Further in the journal "Domestic Notes" is published the novel "The Teenager" (1875). And he completes the series that Dostoevsky wrote (the five books), the most important and powerful work - The Brothers Karamazov (1880). He worked on it for two long years, and in it, according to literary scholars, embodied one of the ideas - the stages of the "spiritual growth of man." According to the writer, each person, and Dostoevsky is no exception, to one extent or another goes through three consecutive stages of personality formation - immaturity (Dmitry), denial of God (Ivan), high spirituality (Alyosha).
main characters
Who is the focus of Dostoevsky? The main characters of the series written by Dostoevsky (five books) are ordinary people who seek happiness. But unlike the Pushkin and Gogol “little people”, these landowners, students and nobles are full of strength and determination to change themselves and the world around them. Happiness in their understanding is not a momentary pleasure, not satisfaction of their earthly needs, whims and desires, but the search for universal, comprehensive, universal happiness. Often in this quest they make mistakes, violate the law of God. But punishment and repentance are inevitable. Cleansing is unthinkable without curbing pride, without abandoning one's self, killing a personal Napoleon and subsequent humility. Many critics accused the writer of excessive cruelty to his “wards,” whom he subjected to terrible torment and “unnecessary” torture. However, Fyodor Mikhailovich, having experienced the severity of the fall and repentance, claims in the novels of the Pentateuch that without this the path to truth, salvation is impossible. He is not the creator of the spiritual laws of the world. They were discovered by the Savior himself, and he only reminds people of them.