The Idiot
The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoevsky, published by Benediction Classics in June 2018, is a profound exploration of human nature and morality. This edition spans 366 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers on Prince Myshkin, a character embodying goodness and beauty, as he navigates the complexities of a society rife with conflict, desire, and egoism.
Readers will find a deep examination of the impact of Myshkin’s unique qualities on those around him, revealing the tensions between idealism and the harsh realities of life. The book delves into psychological and philosophical themes, making it a significant work within the realms of fiction and classics. Dostoevsky’s intricate portrayal of his characters invites reflection on the nature of humanity and the struggles inherent in social interactions.
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“one of the most excoriating, compelling and remarkable books ever written; and without question one of the greatest” — A. C. Grayling (Philosopher, Author, Master of New College of the Humanities)
“The novels of Dostoevsky are seething whirlpools, gyrating sandstorms, waterspouts which hiss and boil and suck us in. They are composed purely and wholly of the stuff of the soul. Against our wills we are drawn in, whirled round, blinded, suffocated, and at the same time filled with a giddy rapture. Out of Shakespeare there is no more exciting reading.” — Virginia Woolf
Dostoyevsky is a true master of the philosophical novel.
In the character of Prince Myshkin, Dostoevsky, master of the philosphical novel, set himself the task of depicting “the positively good and beautiful man.” The novel examines the consequences of placing such a unique individual at the centre of the conflicts, desires, passions and egoism of worldly society, both for the man himself and for those with whom he becomes involved. The result is, according to A.C. Grayling, “one of the most excoriating, compelling and remarkable books ever written; and without question one of the greatest.”
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