Stylistic deviations in Dostoyevsky’s novels

Abstract

The use of stylistic deviations in writings by authors not only makes the novel enjoyable but also helps to expand the reader’s understanding of the language of the novel. However, a brief knowledge of the author’s background and the stylistic approach used by the author helps the reader to understand and appreciate the novel better. Novels authored by Dostoyevsky are known to follow stylistic deviations. This study aims to investigate the stylistic deviations in Dostoyevsky’s novels, his personality and what influenced his writing styles. The study followed a stylistic analysis approach in conducting a literature review. The novels of Dostoyevsky and previous literature were used to analyse Dostoyevsky’s writing methods and analysis style. It was established that Dostoyevsky’s life experiences were expressed in his novels through his stylistic deviations.

Keywords: Deviations, Dostoyevsky, insanity, polyphony, stylistic analysis;