The Idiot
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The Idiot

Fyodor Dostoevsky , Fyodor Dostoyevsky
4.2 (23 ratings)
2020 · English · Kindle · 1117 editions
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The 26-year-old Prince Lev Nikolayevich Myshkin returns to Russia after spending several years at a Swiss sanatorium. Scorned by the society of Saint Petersburg for his trusting nature and naiveté, he finds himself at the center of a struggle between a beautiful kept woman and a virtuous and pretty young girl, both of whom win his affection. Unfortunately, Myshkin's very goodness precipitates disaster, leaving the impression that, in a world obsessed with money, power, and sexual conquest, a sanatorium may be the only place for a saint.

Book Details

Format Kindle
Pages 364 pages
Language English
Published May 6, 2020
Publisher The Classics
Editions 1117 editions
ISBN-10 9897787798
ISBN-13 9789897787799

Genres

Romance Mystery Science Fiction Biography Religion & Spirituality Science & Technology History Humor Business & Economics Philosophy Crime Classics Contemporary Politics Nature Psychology

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Jahongir Akbarov
Jahongir Akbarov @jahongir

Sophisticated topics the signature sign of DostoevskyTo save someone you need to truly love them. Myshkin feels sorry for Nastasya and Rogozin feels passion towards her.Myshkin - JesusRogozin- devilThe only positive woman character in this novel is Vera Lebedeva.It’s always though to read Dostoevsky because he re opens your soul and force you to dig deeper until you start to reflect what a sinner you are. This book also shows how Russian society is sick and is not ready for the second Jesus appearance.

February 19th 2026
Ranbir Singh
Ranbir Singh @ranbir.s

At this point in time, I find the story confusing. The characters confusing and doesn't make sense to me why they did what they have done. So I have decided to drop it and maybe in the future I can pick it up again with a better comprehension skill.

February 16th 2026
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