Joseph Frank (1918–2013) was an American literary scholar and leading expert on the life and work of the Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky. Frank was best known for his five-volume biography of Dostoevsky, which is considered one of the finest literary biographies in the English language. His work combined rigorous historical research with profound literary analysis, exploring the cultural and political context of Dostoevsky's life and its influence on his writing. Frank's magnum opus, "Dostoevsky: A Writer in His Time," provided an exhaustive and detailed portrait of the author, earning widespread acclaim for its depth and accessibility. Frank was also a professor at various institutions, including Stanford University and Princeton University, where he shared his insights on literature and literary criticism with students and colleagues.