Fyodor Dostoevsky

Broschiertes Buch

The Idiot

Beschreibung

This book recounts the tragedy of being too good. The Idiot does not only reflect on the meaning of life and the effect of death on the living but plunges fearlessly into suffering while at the same time illuminating the enduring beauty of humanity. Accounts what a money-hungry, power-hungry, cold, and manipulative society we're living in. It speaks the truth of our striving human conditions; our emotions which only know the truth of their existence at the moment; yet it is a true and pure novel, like the heart of our unusual but endearing hero, Prince Myshkin: our idiot. The protagonist, Prince Myshkin bears an unfathomable similarity with the author himself as he talks about epilepsy and his struggles associated with it.

Autor

Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky, born on October 30, 1821, in Moscow, was a Russian writer, philosopher, and translator, considered one of the greatest authors in world literature. His work is distinguished by its deep psychological analysis and exploration of moral and existential conflicts, exerting a lasting influence on literature, psychology, and philosophy.In 1849, he was arrested and sentenced to death for his involvement in the radical Petrashevsky Circle. However, his sentence was commuted to exile in a Siberian labor camp, where he spent four years. This experience profoundly influenced his writing. After his release, he resumed his literary career and created such outstanding works as Crime and Punishment (1866), The Idiot (1869), Demons (1872), and The Brothers Karamazov (1880).His works often explore themes of redemption, faith, guilt, and free will, and his novel Notes from Underground (1864) is considered a precursor to existentialist literature. Additionally, Dostoevsky is known for his detailed depictions of the spiritual and emotional crises of his characters, making him one of the most studied authors in psychological and literary circles.Fyodor Dostoevsky passed away on January 28, 1881, in St. Petersburg. His work continues to be studied and adapted across various forms of art.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: True Sign Publishing House
• Seitenzahl: 554
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. März 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 30mm
• Gewicht: 688g
• ISBN-13: 9789390852482
• ISBN-10: 939085248X
• Artikelnr.: 62632329