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The Village of Stepanchikovo
Fyodor Dostoyevsky · 1859
A satirical novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky about a household tyrant, written in Russian.
This novel is Dostoevsky's own work, published after his return from Siberian exile.
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What it is
This is the original Russian text of The Village of Stepanchikovo, a novel written by Fyodor Dostoevsky in 1859. It is narrated by a young man describing the household of his uncle, a retired colonel, and the strange tyrant who dominates it.
Why it matters
Published after Dostoevsky returned from Siberian exile, this satirical novel shows his sharpening skill at depicting eccentric, controlling characters and the social dynamics of Russian rural households. It marks his return to literature after years away from writing.
Look closer
- What details in the opening suggest the uncle's generous but perhaps too easily led personality?
- Why might Dostoevsky choose a nephew as narrator rather than tell the story himself directly?
- What does the satire reveal about power within families and households?
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