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The Idiot

by Fyodor Dostoevsky
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9789372272383
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: Creative Writing, Fiction
  • Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: Peacock Books
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 749
  • Original Price: INR 595.0
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 510 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Classics, Literary, and Psychological

“If he's alive, he has everything in his power! Whose fault is it he doesn't understand that.”

The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoevsky, first published in 1869, tells the story of Prince Lev Nikolayevich Myshkin, a man whose innocence, honesty and naivety set him apart in a society rife with deception and moral corruption. Upon returning to Russia after receiving medical treatment for epilepsy in Switzerland, Myshkin finds himself entangled in the lives of two women—Nastasya Filippovna and Aglaya Epanchin—each of whom loves him in different ways. Through Myshkin's interactions with these characters, the novel explores themes of love, innocence and social morality. Dostoevsky contrasts the purity of Myshkin's character with the complexities and flaws of those around him, ultimately asking whether true goodness can exist in a flawed world.

“What makes the greatness is double -the character of the prince, and a powerful series of confrontations with death.”

—The Guardian

“In this story, Dostoevsky engages readers with an important question: Is it possible for goodness to triumph in a world where power, greed and lust are rewarded?”

—Forbes

Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821–1881) was a celebrated Russian novelist, short story writer, essayist, and journalist, renowned for his profound exploration of human psychology, morality, and existential themes. Born in Moscow, Dostoevsky’s life was marked by personal struggles, including financial hardships, epilepsy, and years of penal servitude in Siberia, experiences that deeply influenced his writing. His works delve into complex characters and their moral dilemmas, often reflecting the social and spiritual crises of 19th-century Russia. Revered globally, his timeless literature continues to inspire philosophical discussions and resonates with readers seeking profound truths about human existence.

  • His noteworthy works include:
  • • Notes from Underground (1864)
  • • Crime and Punishment (1866)
  • • Demons (1872)
  • • The Brothers Karamazov (1880)

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