Feodor Dostoevski

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A Russian novelist who writes about human suffering and people's inner lives

proper noun
/fiˈɔdər ˌdɔstəˈjɛfski/

: Fiódor Dostoyevski

Feodor Dostoevski's novels, like 'Crime and Punishment' and 'The Brothers Karamazov', dive deep into the struggles of human existence.

Examples

Feodor Dostoevski's novels often explore the complexities of morality and human psychology.
The works of Feodor Dostoevski continue to influence writers and philosophers around the world.
Many readers consider Feodor Dostoevski a master of existential literature.
Feodor Dostoevski is a genius.
Many consider Feodor Dostoevski a master of psychological fiction.
Readers often admire Feodor Dostoevski for his profound insights into the human condition and moral dilemmas.
The literary legacy of Feodor Dostoevski remains significant, as his works prompt discussions about ethics and psychology.

Synonyms

Dostoevsky

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A Russian writer known for novels about moral questions and human suffering

focuses on existential themes rather than on moral questions

Fyodor Dostoevski

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A Russian writer from the 1800s who wrote novels about people's suffering and thoughts

focuses more on existential ideas rather than blending in humor

Fyodor Dostoyevsky

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A Russian writer of novels who wrote about human suffering and deep feelings

leans toward existential exploration rather than highlighting humorous insight

Feodor Dostoyevsky

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A Russian novelist who wrote about human suffering and people's minds

emphasizes existential seriousness rather than adding humorous tone

Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky

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A Russian writer known for novels about how people think and suffer

focuses on existential themes rather than naming specific works

Feodor Mikhailovich Dostoevski

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A Russian writer of novels about human suffering, people's minds, and right and wrong

stresses existential themes instead of concentrating on moral concern

Surface Forms

Feodor Dostoevski main

Morphology

Feodor + Dostoevski

This is a proper name composed of a given name + surname; knowing the individual name parts does not allow a learner to infer biographical or occupational information (that he was a Russian novelist). Proper names are arbitrary referents rather than compositional phrases, so the MWE’s encyclopedic meaning is not derivable from its constituents.

Etymology

Feodor Dostoevski has a first name Feodor that comes from a Greek name meaning 'gift of God' and a last name Dostoevski that shows his family came from a place called Dostoevo because the ending '-ski' means 'from'. He was a Russian writer, and these name parts help us remember the famous novelist who wrote about deep human suffering and hard moral questions.