Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1821-1881) was a Russian novelist, short story writer, and essayist. His works explore psychology, morality, and the human condition, often in the context of 19th-century Russia. Best known for novels like 'Crime and Punishment', 'The Brothers Karamazov', and 'Notes from Underground', he is considered a giant of world literature. His own experiences of exile and poverty deeply influenced his writing.