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The Dream of a Ridiculous Man: A Philosophical Tale of Despair, Revelation, and Redemption
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Series: Library of Alexandria, Book 348
ISBN13: 9781806292202
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Published: Jun 25 2025
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.12
Height: 0.13 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
The Dream of a Ridiculous Man is Dostoevsky's luminous exploration of existential despair and radical redemption. The narrator-an unnamed man convinced that nothing matters-plans to end his life. Before he can act, a child's desperate plea plants a seed of doubt that blossoms in a cosmic dream. Transported to a utopian world untouched by sin, he witnesses its corruption through pride and greed, then awakes determined to share his revelation with a cynical society.
This modern translation preserves Dostoevsky's emotional intensity while offering clear, contemporary prose. Both philosophical and deeply human, the tale confronts free will, moral responsibility, and the possibility of universal love.
What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation:
- A Relentless Examination of Despair - Journey into the darkest corners of the human psyche.
- A Visionary Revelation - Experience a paradise lost and the urgent call to reclaim goodness.
- Existential Questions for Every Age - Freedom, morality, and faith rendered in startling clarity.
- A Modern, Accessible Edition - Updated language that honors Dostoevsky's lyricism and power.
Will the dreamer's message ignite the hearts of others-or echo unheard in a world content with darkness?
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