In the 19th century, Russia had a great number of writers who would be considered the best ever until today. They included names such as Tolstoj and Gogol. But the best known one is no doubt Dostoevski. You may know Dostoevski from works such as "Crime and Punishment" or "The Idiot". Dostoevski liked to write a lot, and wrote very long books. His latest major novel was "The Brothers Karamazov". It's an intriguing portrait of a Russian family that includes many dramatic events. It also gives a great insight into the Russian culture of the time. For anyone who is interested in classical literature, this book is a must read. It's now available in a high quality PDF format, totally free.
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