Dostoevsky's Life

The intense suffering of this experience left a lasting stamp on Dostoevsky's mind. He describes the awful agony of the condemned man, and insists on the cruelty of inflicting such torture. The later years of his life were much softened by the tenderness and devotion of his second wife. For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here for details.