All the works of Dostoevsky, the list of which is the subject of this review, have become classics of not only Russian, but also world literature. This article will indicate the most famous works of the author. The largest books of the writer are studied at school. Many of his works have been repeatedly filmed and put on stage, which speaks of their eternal value and relevance.
First novel
All the works of Dostoevsky (we’ll start the list by mentioning the book that made him famous in literary circles) demonstrate the author’s versatile talent. We are talking about the novel "Poor People", created in 1846. This book is interesting in that it is written in the epistolary genre. The main character, Makar Devushkin, is in correspondence with the girl he is in love with, but does not dare to admit to her his feelings, as he is older. Moreover, he believes that he is not worthy of her, although she reciprocates him.
With this form of narration, Fyodor Dostoevsky was able to convey in great detail and reliably the feelings of his heroes. “Poor People” is a novel that was highly praised by the famous critic V. Belinsky.
He opened the way for the young writer to the literary world and made his name known to the general reader.
Humorous story
The author did not want to dwell on the drama genre and tried himself in a variety of styles. He wrote not only prose, but also composed poems. In addition, after the first novel was published, he decided to create a comic work in the form of correspondence of heroes. So the novel “The Nine Letters” was born - a humorous story that was published in 1847 in the journal Sovremennik. This work is the correspondence of two cheaters, each of whom seeks to deceive a partner.
The writer imitated Gogol, choosing both similar names and endowing each with characteristic features. One of them is delicate and polite, the second - on the contrary, rude and straightforward. However, in the end, both turned out to be deceived by their mutual friend. All the works of Dostoevsky, the list of which includes not only dramatic and tragic, but also humorous compositions, show him as a subtle observer and an outstanding thinker.
"Humiliated and offended"
This was the first major work written by the author after returning from exile. It was published in 1861. Criticism met him very restrained, except for the magazine Sovremennik, which praised the plot and the characters. The narration is conducted on behalf of the first person - a young writer Ivan, in which autobiographical features of the author are guessed.
Dostoevsky’s novel “Humiliated and Insulted” has two storylines, which makes the narrative somewhat blurred. Nevertheless, already in this book the features of the writer’s style are clearly visible - a deep psychological analysis of the characters, sympathy for all the disadvantaged - a topic that runs through all the writer's works with a red thread.
"Player"
A thorough analysis of the psychology of man and his actions distinguishes all the works of Dostoevsky. The author’s books should be replenished with the mentioned autobiographical novel.
This is one of the most difficult novels in the writer's work, as it reflected his addiction to the game, as well as a difficult relationship with his lover, who served as the prototype of the main character of the novel, as well as the famous Nastasya Filippovna in the book “Idiot”. At the center of the story is a man who is obsessed with a passion for his beloved woman, as well as in gambling.
Works of the 1860-1870s
The bibliography of Fyodor Dostoevsky includes a large number of works of various genres, however, books created in the indicated decade are most popular.
In 1866, he wrote the novel Crime and Punishment, which became a classic of the genre and one of the author’s best works. The study of this work is included in the school curriculum, in addition, it has been repeatedly filmed.
In the next three years, he composed one of the most interesting and dynamic works - the novel "The Idiot", which is considered his most romantic book, despite the tragic denouement.
In the 1870s, the world saw one of his most complex works - The Brothers Karamazov. This book is distinguished by a deep philosophical plot, complex history and multifaceted characters. The author set out to show the difficult moral state of society in the context of the spread of revolutionary ideas and nihilism, as well as the destruction of traditional values and customs.
Novels and diary
The author worked not only in the big prose genre, but also wrote small works. One of his most famous stories is the philosophical book Double. It tells the story of a petty employee who was very awkward, indecisive, absent-minded. Once he had a double, who quickly managed to take his place thanks to dexterity, agility, cunning and meanness. The work denounces human weakness and servility, which led to the fact that society adopted a double instead of the person they knew. In this series, you can also mention the humorous story "Another's wife and husband under the bed." This work is imbued with good good humor, which is so characteristic of the writer.
Separately, it should be said about his diary, in which he not only talks about his career, but also sets out thoughts on the socio-political development of Russia, and also expresses his opinion on the international situation of the country. The diary reveals the author from the inside, as in it he shares the secrets of his skill and techniques, explains the thoughts and ideas that he pursued in prose. The diary was published from 1873 to 1881, which proves the interest of the author himself and the readers in this work.
Poetry
Dostoevsky’s poems demonstrate his talent not only as a prose writer, but also as a poet. One of his first lyric works "On the European events of 1854" is dedicated to the time of the Crimean War. In it, the author sets out her opinion on the history of Russia and its mission in the liberation of Orthodox peoples. He claims that, despite the European threat, the country will endure any test, as before for many centuries.
Dostoevsky’s poems mainly reflect his socio-political views. In the work “On July 1, 1855,” he again discusses the future of Russia, expresses hope for its revival, and also asks the tsar to forgive him and his supporters for his former opposition hobbies. The work is dedicated to the Empress’s birthday and is distinguished by its patriotic spirit and philosophical content.
He also wrote a poem "On the coronation and conclusion of peace", in which he glorifies the onset of peace and the coronation of the new emperor Alexander II. Among the writer's lyrics one can also note his epigram by the Bavarian colonel, as well as the work “The Struggle of Nihilism with Honesty”. The last work is interesting in that in it the author expresses his socio-political views on this new movement in Russia. It is also necessary to indicate the collection of poems "My notebook hard labor" - a collection of folklore material, which he collected during his exile.
Other works
This review considers only the most famous works of the famous author, a brief characterization of which is presented in the table below.
| Title | Description |
| "Netochka Nezvanova" | This unfinished novel of the writer, which was published in 1849. In the work, the author tells about the fate of a girl who spent a difficult childhood, and then ended up in a rich house, where she was taken out of compassion. However, the terrible secret of this family makes her leave this haven |
| "Teenager" | The work tells the story of a young man who was illegitimate, and from this he developed a difficult relationship with his father. In the novel, the author subtly analyzes the psychology of the emerging youth and his relationship with others |
| "White Nights" | This lyric work of the author is perhaps the most touching and bright of all his dramatic books. The story tells about the love of two young people who were forced to break up due to the return of the girl's groom |
| "Uncle's dream" | This is a very difficult composition in which humor and comedy are mixed with tragedy. The book is dedicated to the unusual matchmaking of one prince to a young girl, whose former boyfriend managed to convince him that he saw his future wedding in a dream, why the prince dies |
| "Stepanchikovo village and its inhabitants" | The composition tells of an unusual commotion in a small village because of the marriage plans of the heroes |
| "Notes from the Dead House" | The work is interesting in that it is autobiographical and tells about the life of prisoners in prison. The author conveyed his emotions and impressions after the link |
| "Notes from the Underground" | The work tells about the incidents from the life of one young man from intellectuals. It is interesting because in it the author analyzes the behavior of the hero with his own lips |
| "Dream of a funny person" | The story tells about the hero’s attempt to commit suicide and his rebirth after an unusual dream |
In addition, we should mention the most famous journalistic works of the author.
| Title | Characteristic |
| Petersburg Chronicle | This is a series of feuilletons in which a young writer praises his hometown, claiming that he plays a big role in the life of Russia. But in the last essays appears the image of a heavy and gloomy city, which was then reflected in the novels |
| "Winter Notes on Summer Impressions" | This is a series of essays on the writer’s journey through Europe and on the attitude of Russians to European countries |
| "Pushkin" | A deep analysis of the work of the famous poet and its significance for world literature |
So, the work of Dostoevsky was very multifaceted: he worked in various genres of prose, and also wrote poetry.