The Idiot

Name: The Idiot
Author: Fyodor Dostoyevsky

By Fyodor Dostoyevsky

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The narrative follows a sincere, intellectually vulnerable man returned from convalescence who moves through a moral and social maze of wealthy households and salons. His naive compassion provokes admiration, exploitation, and rivalry, while competing passions and secrets lead to increasingly tense confrontations. The work alternates intimate psychological insight with sharp observations of social manners, exploring themes of innocence versus cynicism, the costs of mercy, and the destructive power of obsession. Episodes build toward a bleak reckoning that interrogates moral responsibility and the limits of sympathy.

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Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Fyodor Dostoyevsky was a Russian novelist and philosopher, renowned for his exploration of the human psyche and moral dilemmas. His works delve into themes of existentialism, faith, and the struggle between good and evil. Among his most notable novels is "Crime and Punishment," which examines the mind of a troubled student who commits murder. Other significant works include "The Brothers Karamazov," a profound inquiry into faith and doubt, and "Notes from the Underground," a pioneering work of existential literature. Dostoyevsky's literary contributions have left a lasting impact on literature and philosophy, influencing countless writers and thinkers.