Dostoevsky's drafts are richly illustrated. The most common elements are faces, oak leaves, fleurons (Gothic ornaments that look like cross-shaped flowers), calligraphy, and Gothic architecture, especially windows, towers, and arches.

What makes Dostoevsky a good writer?

He is considered the first who managed to reach down into the deepest depths of the troubled Russian soul. Illustration to 'Crime and Punishment'. Dostoevsky's novels are populated by characters full of angst and misery. The workings of the human mind intrigued Dostoevsky throughout his entire life.

Why Dostoevsky is a genius?

And therefore, I conclusively state that Dostoevsky is a literary genius! His psychological explorations of the human mind in relation to moral questions is unparalleled. You can read his books over and over again but somehow always find new substance. Crime and Punishment is one of the best books ever.