Fyodor Dostoevsky
Fyodor Dostoevsky [or Dostoyevsky] (1821-1881) was a Russian author of novels, short stories and essays, in addition to being a journalist and philosopher. His works explore the psychology of 19th-century Russian society. Fyodor Dostoevsky was born in Moscow and read fairy tales and legends both by Russian and non-Russian authors. In 1849, he was arrested due to his involvement with the literary discussion group Petrashevsky Circle. Fyodor and others were sentenced to die, but at the last moment, a note from Tsar Nicholas I was delivered, dropping the sentence down to four years of hard labour in Siberia. His health worsened during this time, eventually being diagnosed with epilepsy. Along with Leo Tolstoy , Dostoevsky is considered one of the most influential authors of the Golden Age of Russian literature.
