The Idiot

What happens when a genuinely kind and innocent man enters a society driven by pride, greed, and deception?

In The Idiot, Fyodor Dostoevsky follows Prince Lev Nikolayevich Myshkin, a compassionate and sincere man who returns to Russia after spending years abroad receiving medical treatment.

Despite his innocence and deep empathy, Myshkin soon finds himself surrounded by people influenced by wealth, social status, jealousy, desire, and ambition. His unusual honesty and kindness challenge the expectations of those around him, drawing him into complicated relationships and emotionally charged conflicts.

As the prince becomes entangled with the passionate Nastasya Filippovna and the ambitious Parfyon Rogozhin, Dostoevsky explores the tension between innocence and corruption, compassion and cruelty, faith and doubt. The novel raises profound questions about whether goodness can survive in a society shaped by selfishness and destructive desire.

First published in 1869, The Idiot is one of Dostoevsky's most celebrated works, combining psychological depth, philosophical reflection, romance, and tragic drama.

Perfect for readers who enjoy classic Russian literature, psychological fiction, philosophical novels, complex relationships, and explorations of human morality.

Enter Prince Myshkin's turbulent world and discover Dostoevsky's powerful exploration of innocence, love, suffering, and the complexities of the human heart.

© 2026 Elm & Ivory Press (E-boek): 9782700115741

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E-boek: 16 september 2026