# Dostoevsky — Aspects of the Novel character guide

> Dostoevsky in Aspects of the Novel by E. M. Forster.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0009-vii-prophecy

## Who they are

Russian novelist, discussed for his psychological depth and prophetic vision.

## In the story

### [Introductory](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/aspects_of_the_novel_se/chapters/i-introductory)

Praised for exploring man's soul deeply; 'The Brothers Karamazov' is referenced as a vault of greatness.

### [VII: Prophecy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/aspects_of_the_novel_se/chapters/vii-prophecy)

Contrasted with George Eliot as a prophetic novelist; his work reaches back to pity and love, exemplified by Mitya's 'bad dream'.

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