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The Idiot

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First published: 1869
Pages: 666

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“The Idiot,” a novel by the renowned Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky, centers around the character of Lev Nikolayevich Myshkin. Myshkin is a young prince whose innate goodness and naivety lead many to wrongly perceive him as unintelligent.

Dostoevsky’s intent was to portray “the positively good and beautiful man” through Myshkin. The narrative delves into the repercussions of introducing such a character into a society rife with conflict, desire, and self-centeredness. Despite its seemingly disorganized structure, the novel achieves a level of profound greatness. Dostoevsky held this work in high regard, considering it his favorite, despite acknowledging that certain parts were hastily written and ended up being overly diffuse.

About the author

Fyodor Dostoevsky

Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky was a Russian philosopher, novelist, short story writer, essayist and journalist. He is regarded as one of the greatest novelists in both Russian and world literature, and many of his works are considered highly influential masterpieces.