The Dostoyevsky Library

In which the uneasy arrival of a grim and notorious figure casts a shadow over the household, stirring fears and whispered suspicions about his intentions, while a tense gathering reveals deep fissure...

27 Apr 30min

In which an unexpected visitor, Svidrigaïlov, intrudes upon Raskolnikov’s solitary reverie, weaving a curious tale of past misdeeds, spectral visitations, and a generous—if unbidden—offering concernin...

26 Apr 31min

In which Raskolnikov wrestles with a dark stratagem of suspicion cast by the law, while his restless mind conjures haunting visions and spirals into fevered reflections on conscience and cruelty. Amid...

25 Apr 27min

In which a young man named Raskolnikov visits a shrewd and ironic legal investigator, Porfiry Petrovitch, to discuss some delicate matters, and their conversation deftly unfolds into a probing debate ...

24 Apr 47min

In which the modest and timid Sofya Semyonovna Marmeladov unexpectedly enters Raskolnikov’s humble abode, bringing with her the sombre gravity of recent family tragedies and unspoken sorrows, while Ra...

23 Apr 28min

In which Raskolnikov’s frail recovery unfolds amid tender yet uneasy family moments, revealing the subtle complexities of affection and unspoken fears that cling to their gathering. The weary dialogue...

22 Apr 34min

In which the ever-observant Razumihin awakens burdened with remorse and confusion, reflecting upon the perplexities of his recent conduct and the delicate circumstances surrounding his friend Raskolni...

21 Apr 28min

In which a troubled young man receives the tender visitation of his devoted mother and sister, whose concern and love stir a curious mixture of irritation and gratitude within him, while a boisterous ...

20 Apr 36min