(1821–1881) was one of the greatest writers in Russian and world literature. His work is marked by a profound exploration of the human soul, exploring moral, religious, social, and existential dilemmas. In addition to Crime and Punishment, he wrote classics such as The Idiot, The Demons, and The Brothers Karamazov. His personal experience with imprisonment and hard labor in Siberia strongly influenced his views on suffering, redemption, and faith. Dostoevsky is considered a precursor of existentialism and one of the most influential authors of literary modernity.