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Book Synopsis: Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky’s masterful translation of The Idiot is destined to stand with their versions of Crime and Punishment, The Brothers Karamazov, and Demons as the definitive Dostoevsky in English.
After his great portrayal of a guilty man in Crime and Punishment, Dostoevsky set out in The Idiot to portray a man of pure innocence. The twenty-six-year-old Prince Myshkin, following a stay of several years in a Swiss sanatorium, returns to Russia to collect an inheritance and “be among people.” Even before he reaches home he meets the dark Rogozhin, a rich merchant’s son whose obsession with the beautiful Nastasya Filippovna eventually draws all three of them into a tragic denouement. In Petersburg the prince finds himself a stranger in a society obsessed with money, power, and manipulation. Scandal escalates to murder as Dostoevsky traces the surprising effect of this “positively beautiful man” on the people around him, leading to a final scene that is one of the most powerful in all of world literature.
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Discover the timeless masterpiece that has captivated readers for generations - The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoevsky. Now available in a mesmerizing translation by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky, this edition is set to become a treasure in your literary collection. With previous successful translations of Dostoevsky's notable works like Crime and Punishment, The Brothers Karamazov, and Demons, this duo has once again brought the magic of Dostoevsky to life in English.
In The Idiot, delve into the mesmerizing journey of Prince Myshkin, a man of pure innocence. Having spent years in a Swiss sanatorium, he returns to Russia seeking an inheritance and a place in society. Little does he know, his path intersects with Rogozhin, a wealthy merchant’s son, whose infatuation with the irresistibly beautiful Nastasya Filippovna sets off a series of tragic events. As the story unfolds in the cultured society of Petersburg, against a backdrop of money, power, and manipulation, witness the surprising impact this "positively beautiful man" has on those around him, leading to a climactic finale that will leave you breathless.
Immerse yourself in Dostoevsky's intricate narrative as he skillfully weaves together themes of innocence, obsession, scandal, and murder. The Idiot is a gripping tale that explores the depths of human nature and the enduring struggle between good and evil. Dostoevsky's vivid characters and thought-provoking storyline ensure a reading experience that will resonate with you long after you turn the final page.
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