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Richard Pevear And Larissa Volokhonskys 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 Twentysixyearold 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 Merchants 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.Everyman'S Library Pursues The Highest Production Standards, Printing On Acidfree Creamcolored Paper, With Fullcloth Cases With Twocolor Foil Stamping, Decorative Endpapers, Silk Ribbon Markers, Europeanstyle Halfround Spines, And A Fullcolor Illustrated Jacket. Everymans Library Classics Include An Introduction, A Select Bibliography, And A Chronology Of The Author'S Life And Times.
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- Q: What is the main theme of The Idiot? A: The main theme of The Idiot revolves around the contrast between innocence and societal corruption. Through the character of Prince Myshkin, Dostoevsky explores the impact of a 'positively beautiful man' in a world obsessed with power and wealth.
- Q: Who is the author of The Idiot? A: The Idiot is authored by Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky, a renowned Russian novelist known for his profound psychological insights and exploration of moral dilemmas.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition of The Idiot? A: This edition of The Idiot was published on April 30, 2002.
- Q: How many pages does The Idiot have? A: The Idiot contains a total of 672 pages.
- Q: What type of binding is used for The Idiot? A: The Idiot is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a classic look.
- Q: Is The Idiot suitable for new readers of Dostoevsky? A: Yes, The Idiot is suitable for new readers as it is considered one of Dostoevsky's essential works, providing insight into his themes of morality and human nature.
- Q: What are some notable features of the Everyman's Library edition? A: The Everyman's Library edition features high production standards, including acid-free cream-colored paper, decorative endpapers, silk ribbon markers, and a full-color illustrated jacket.
- Q: Does this edition include any supplementary materials? A: Yes, this edition includes an introduction, a select bibliography, and a chronology of Dostoevsky's life and times.
- Q: What is the significance of the character Prince Myshkin? A: Prince Myshkin symbolizes pure innocence and compassion, offering a stark contrast to the morally ambiguous characters surrounding him, which highlights the novel's exploration of ethics and society.
- Q: Can The Idiot be read as a standalone novel? A: Yes, The Idiot can be read as a standalone novel, as it presents a complete narrative independent of Dostoevsky's other works.