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Mr. Prohartchin: Poverty, Pride, and the Tragic Irony of a Miser's Life
Paperback
Series: Library of Alexandria, Book 237
ISBN13: 9781804219058
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Published: Jun 17 2025
Pages: 66
Weight: 0.15
Height: 0.17 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Mr. Prohartchin follows the story of a reclusive old clerk who lives frugally, complains constantly, and is quietly mocked by those around him. Sharing a room in a low-cost boarding house, he appears to be a pitiful figure-stingy, bitter, and insignificant. But after his sudden death, a shocking discovery forces everyone to rethink who he really was.
In this deeply human story, Dostoevsky explores the loneliness of the lower class, the social dynamics of shared poverty, and the painful ironies of a life misunderstood.
This modern adaptation updates Dostoevsky's poignant narrative for clarity and flow while preserving its emotional complexity and dark humor.
What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation:
- A Psychological Portrait of a Miser - Understand the hidden fears and insecurities that drive extreme frugality.
- A Critique of Social Judgment - See how we often reduce people to stereotypes-and the truths we miss because of it.
- Loneliness in a Crowded World - Explore how isolation can thrive even in communal living spaces.
- A Touch of Irony, A Surge of Compassion - Witness the sudden shift in perception when hidden truths are revealed.
Faithful to the emotional and thematic depth of Dostoevsky's original, this adaptation offers modern readers a clear, moving experience of one of his lesser-known but richly layered works.
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