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The Idiot (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket)
Hardcover
Classic FictionGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781998667185
Publisher: Revive Classics
Published: Dec 3 2024
Pages: 584
Weight: 2.25
Height: 1.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Thrown into a world of manipulation and moral decay, a prince whose kindness seems almost too pure for the harsh realities of society struggles to navigate his place in it. Prince Myshkin, freshly returned to Russia after years of treatment for epilepsy, becomes embroiled in the lives of two captivating women-one beautiful and broken, the other innocent but bound by social expectations. As his unyielding goodness brings him into a dangerous game of love and obsession, his innocence becomes both his greatest strength and his most profound vulnerability. With each choice he makes, the line between salvation and destruction blurs, leaving readers to wonder whether true purity can survive in a world so consumed by deceit and desire.
The Idiot holds a significant place in literary history as it delves deep into the complexities of human nature, offering a critique of Russian society in the 19th century. Dostoevsky's portrayal of Prince Myshkin's innocence challenges the prevailing notions of morality, power, and rationality in a world increasingly driven by materialism and social hierarchy. The novel explores the tension between idealism and reality, a theme that would resonate throughout modern existential literature. With its psychological depth and exploration of human flaws, The Idiot laid the groundwork for later works that interrogated the human soul in a rapidly changing world.
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