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Brought to you by Penguin. This Penguin Classic is performed by Richard Armitage, star of Peter Jackson'sThe Hobbit trilogy and also known for his roles in Ocean's 8 and Spooks. This definitive recording includes an Introduction by Diskin Clay. Originally written only for his personal...

Fyodor Dostoevsky Audio Biography: Delve into the Mind of a Literary GeniusExplore the profound world of Fyodor Dostoevsky, one of the greatest Russian novelists and philosophers, with the "Fyodor Dostoevsky Audio Biography" podcast. Get an in-depth look at Dostoevsky's life, his timeless works, and the intellectual depth of his literary creations. From "Crime and Punishment" to "The Brothers Karamazov," discover the stories behind Dostoevsky's masterpieces and the experiences that shaped his philosophical outlook.Immerse yourself in the 19th-century Russian literary scene and gain insight ...

In einer fiktiven deutschen Stadt, die den bezeichnenden Namen "Roulettenburg" trägt, wartet die Familie eines verschuldeten russischen Generals voller Ungeduld auf eine in Aussicht gestellte reiche Erbschaft. Doch statt des ersehnten Geldes trifft eines Tages die reiche Moskauer Verwandte persönlich ein und verspielt in wenigen Tagen ihr gesamtes Vermögen. In dieser verzweifelten Situation sucht Polina, die Tochter des Generals, Zuflucht bei dem Erzähler Aleksej, dem Hauslehrer der Familie, und gesteht ihm ihre Liebe.