Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoyevsky is one of the greatest Russian writers and one of the best in the world, and his works have had a profound and lasting impact on 20th century literature. His characters are always in extreme despair and on the edge of an abyss, and his novels contain a deep understanding of the human psyche as well as providing insightful analysis of the political, social and spiritual state of Russia at that time. Many of his well-known works provide inspiration for contemporary