
Idiot (Part 03 and 04)
'Idiot (Part 03 and 04)' Summary
Prince Myshkin, a young man of extraordinary innocence and compassion, returns to Russia after spending several years in a Swiss sanatorium. Despite his pure intentions, he is met with suspicion and hostility by the society he enters. His naivete and unconventional behavior make him an easy target for those who seek to exploit his wealth and kindness. As he navigates this treacherous world, Myshkin encounters a cast of unforgettable characters, including the beautiful and enigmatic Nastasia Filippovna, the tormented Rogozhin, and the cynical Lebedev. Through these encounters, Myshkin's idealism is tested, and he is forced to confront the harsh realities of human nature. The Idiot is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores the themes of innocence, compassion, and the search for meaning in a complex and often unforgiving world.Book Details
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Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Russia
Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky, sometimes transliterated as Dostoyevsky, was a Russian novelist, philosopher, short story writer, essayist, and journalist. Dostoevsky's literary works explore human ps...
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