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Dostoevsky and His Wife's Fateful Journey: Travels in Western Europe of Madness and Love

(17) Dostoevsky criticized communism and socialist revolutionaries - The reality of the International Peace Conference in Geneva

In my previous article, I introduced you to the friendship between Mr. and Mrs. Dostoevsky in Geneva, and in this article I will discuss a very important point when considering the character of Dostoevsky.

Dostoevsky's stay in Geneva provided the impetus for his opposition to communism and socialism.

I believe that the significance of the Dostoevsky couple's trip to Western Europe is immeasurable, considering that their experience there led to "Evil Spirits" and "The Brothers Karamazov" later on.

Dostoevsky and His Wife's Fateful Journey: Travels in Western Europe of Madness and Love

(16) Dostoevsky's days in Geneva - Start of writing "The Idiot" and birth of the famous manager, Madame Anna

Geneva is located on the shores of Lake Geneva. Dostoevsky stayed in this city famous for Rousseau and Voltaire.

The two of them survived the hell of Baden-Baden. Their relationship has clearly changed. It is clearly different from that of Mr. and Mrs. Dostoevsky at the beginning of their departure. Having endured days of hardship, a strong bond was formed between the two of them.

In this article, we would like to introduce some unintentionally heartwarming episodes of their friendship. We hope that many people will be able to learn more about their friendly relationship.

Dostoevsky and His Wife's Fateful Journey: Travels in Western Europe of Madness and Love

(15) Dostoevsky is shocked by Holbein's "The Dead Christ in the Tomb" - a masterpiece that also had a great influence on "The Moron".

After five hellish weeks in Baden-Baden, Mr. and Mrs. Dostoevsky left for Geneva, Switzerland.

On their way to Basel, they will stay one night in a city called Basel to see a painting.

それがハンス・ホルバイン作『墓の中の死せるキリスト」という絵でした。

The painting strongly shocked Dostoevsky and would have a profound influence on his full-length work, "The Idiot.
This article introduces such Holbein paintings and Dostoevsky in the city of Basel.

Dostoevsky and His Wife's Fateful Journey: Travels in Western Europe of Madness and Love

(14) The marriage between Dostoevsky and Madame Anna can only be fate - why did Madame Anna love him and try to protect him?

Those of you who have been following this travelogue up to this point may be starting to think that it is time.

But why, then, does Madame Anna love Dostoevsky so much? Why doesn't she run away from him even though he has hurt her so badly?"

That's exactly right. I couldn't help but feel the same way again here in Baden-Baden. I felt it especially strongly when I experienced the casino on the last night and saw the house where Mrs. Anna would have cried and lived like this the next morning.

But after all, their marriage was meant to be. In this article I will tell you why I am so convinced.

Dostoevsky and His Wife's Fateful Journey: Travels in Western Europe of Madness and Love

(13) Touring places associated with Dostoevsky in Baden-Baden - Walking in one of Europe's most famous recreational areas, famous for its casinos

There is something I would love to share with you all in this article. I want to say this out loud to the whole world! That here in Baden-Baden we have some of the world's finest sculptural masterpieces!

Our days in Baden-Baden were some of the most powerful impacts of the trip. It is the highlight of the trip!

Dostoevsky's crazy casino, a walk in the mountains, and a sculpture of Dostoevsky standing on top of a hill, are articles that I would highly recommend to everyone.

Dostoevsky and His Wife's Fateful Journey: Travels in Western Europe of Madness and Love

(12) The Madness of Dostoevsky the Gambler in Baden-Baden - Five Weeks in Hell for Mr. and Mrs. Dostoevsky

Leaving his wife alone in Dresden, Dostoevsky went to Homburg to visit a casino. From there, he was completely engulfed by the fever of gambling...

ドイツ西部の有名保養地バーデン・バーデンへと移った二人。ドストエフスキーはここのカジノで狂ったようにルーレットにのめり込む。

In this article, we will look at such Dostoevsky's madness and Mrs. Anna's days of despair.

Dostoevsky and His Wife's Fateful Journey: Travels in Western Europe of Madness and Love

(11) Dostoevsky leaves his wife and goes gambling in Homburg, the city of casinos - the door to hell begins to open...

Just as he was enjoying a peaceful and happy life in Dresden, the whispers of the devil finally began to peck at Dostoevsky.

The dreaded demon of gambling addiction, which had been tormenting them from this point on, finally began to show its face. It was the beginning of Dostoevsky, "the worst of the worst."

Dostoevsky had left his wife alone in a foreign city and gone to a casino.

Dostoevsky and His Wife's Fateful Journey: Travels in Western Europe of Madness and Love

(10) Dostoevsky, who loved "The Sistine Madonna" - Enjoy "Achis and Galateia" and other masterpieces at the Dresden Picture Gallery

The Dostoevsky couple stayed in Berlin for two days and soon left for the next city. Their destination was Dresden, an ancient city located south of Berlin.

Here the couple lived and enjoyed painting and music.

In this article I will discuss them and my experiences there.

I was very happy to see something other than the standard Dostoevsky paintings, such as "The Sistine Madonna" and "Achis and Galateia. In terms of learning about Dostoevsky's painting preferences, the experience at the Dresden Picture Gallery was very gratifying, as we were able to compare various paintings.

Dostoevsky and His Wife's Fateful Journey: Travels in Western Europe of Madness and Love

(9) To Berlin, the first place Mr. and Mrs. Dostoevsky stayed: An episode of their first quarrel and their reconciliation

The Dostoevskys left Petersburg for Europe on April 14.

The route was Berlin, Dresden, Baden-Baden, Basel, Geneva, Milan, Florence, Bologna, Venice, Prague, and Dresden (*excluding transit points).

Their journey, which was originally scheduled to last about three months at the time of their departure, lasted a whopping four years.

This article will talk about their first stop, Berlin.

Dostoevsky and His Wife's Fateful Journey: Travels in Western Europe of Madness and Love

(8) Finally, the Journey Begins: Why Did Dostoevsky and His Wife Have to Leave for Europe?

In the previous article, we saw that Dostoevsky, the demon of psychological description, was merely a helpless husband at home.

Mrs. Anna, who tastes loneliness and no one understands her, is finally mentally trapped.

Finally, like a glass of water overflowing, the time had come.

She broke down in tears of grief. This would be the beginning of their four-year wandering in Western Europe.

This article will tell the story of how the Dostoevsky couple decided to embark on their journey.