Bobok

Interesting Facts

• «Bobok» is a short story that explores themes of morality, life, and death through a dialogue between the deceased in a cemetery.
• The title «Bobok» comes from a word used by one of the characters to describe the strange state in which the souls of the dead find themselves.
• The story begins with a description of the main character, a writer, who visits a cemetery and accidentally hears the conversations of the dead.
• The work touches on philosophical questions about the meaning of life and human nature, which is characteristic of Dostoevsky's writing.
• «Bobok» was first published in 1873 in the magazine «Citizen», which was edited by Dostoevsky himself.
• The story is a satire on society and human vices, making it relevant even in a modern context.