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The Idiot (Penguin Classics),New
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The most autobiographical novel by the author of Crime and Punishment and The Brothers Karamazovand the namesake of Elif Batumans debut novel, The IdiotReturning to St Petersburg from a Swiss sanatorium, the gentle and nave epileptic Prince Myshkin known as the idiotpays a visit to his distant relative General Yepanchin and proceeds to charm the General and his family. But his life is thrown into turmoil when he chances on a photograph of the beautiful Nastasya Filippovna. Utterly infatuated, he soon finds himself caught up in a love triangle and drawn into a web of blackmail, betrayal, and finally, murder. In Prince Myshkin, Dostoyevsky portrays the purity of a truly beautiful soul and explores the perils that innocence and goodness face in a corrupt world.David McDuff's translation brilliantly captures the novel's idiosyncratic and dreamlike language and the nervous, elliptic flow of the narrative. This edition also contains an introduction by William Mills Todd III, which is a fascinating examination of the pressures on Dostoyevsky as he wrote the story of his Christlike hero.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Idiot' by Fyodor Dostoyevsky? A: 'The Idiot' explores themes of innocence, goodness, and the conflict between morality and societal corruption. The character Prince Myshkin embodies the struggle of a pure soul in a flawed world.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Idiot'? A: The author of 'The Idiot' is Fyodor Dostoyevsky, a renowned Russian novelist known for his deep psychological insight and exploration of moral dilemmas.
- Q: What is the publication date of the Penguin Classics edition of 'The Idiot'? A: The Penguin Classics edition of 'The Idiot' was published on August 31, 2004.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Idiot' have? A: 'The Idiot' has a total of 784 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition of 'The Idiot' have? A: This edition of 'The Idiot' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'The Idiot' suitable for readers new to Dostoyevsky? A: 'The Idiot' can be suitable for new readers as it offers profound insights into human nature and morality, although it does require some engagement with its complex themes.
- Q: What notable features does this edition of 'The Idiot' include? A: This edition includes David McDuff's translation, which captures the novel's unique language, and an introduction by William Mills Todd III that examines Dostoyevsky's writing pressures.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is in 'New' condition, indicating it is unused and in pristine condition.
- Q: What genre does 'The Idiot' fall under? A: 'The Idiot' is classified under the genre of Classics.
- Q: What is the significance of the character Prince Myshkin in 'The Idiot'? A: Prince Myshkin is significant as he represents the ideal of a 'beautiful soul,' showcasing the challenges of innocence and virtue in a corrupt society.