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An Honest Thief
An Honest Thief

An Honest Thief

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This adaptation examines themes of crime, guilt, and moral redemption. It portrays the internal and external struggles of a character seeking to reconcile their past actions with a desire for honesty. Readers should approach this story with an understanding of its exploration of complex moral issues and the emotional weight of personal transformation.

Reading Levels

Total Words 6830
Unique Words 1234
Reading Ease
Total Words 5958
Unique Words 1117
Reading Ease
Total Words 4832
Unique Words 904
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Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian

An Honest Thief

About the Author

Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1821-1881) was a prominent Russian novelist and philosopher, renowned for his profound explorations of the human psyche and societal issues. His works, including Crime and Punishment and The Brothers Karamazov, are celebrated for their psychological depth and moral complexity, reflecting his keen insights into the struggles and contradictions of human existence.

Story Overview

Immerse yourself in the gripping narrative of "An Honest Thief," an excerpt from Short Stories by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, with our leveled reading adaptation. Set in 19th-century Russia, this powerful tale delves into the life of a small-time thief who seeks redemption and honesty amid a backdrop of crime and moral ambiguity. Through Dostoyevsky's masterful storytelling, readers explore themes of integrity, guilt, and the quest for personal salvation, capturing the essence of human frailty and the pursuit of redemption.

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Synchronized Materials

Each text is broken down into numbered passages, synchronized across all versions, enabling every student to follow along in class discussions, regardless of the reading level they are using.

Passage numbers are available in the web reader and in the margins of our paperback copies.

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Combine Print & Digital

The author's original words are always just a tap away. Easily reference the original language of any one of our leveled readers by visiting our web application and jumping to the corresponding passage.