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The narrative centers on Lev Nikolayevich Myshkin, a young prince whose innocence and kindness are misinterpreted as a lack of intelligence by those around him. Through Myshkin, Dostoevsky explores the theme of goodness in a corrupt society, challenging societal norms and perceptions of intelligence. The character serves as a vessel for the author's vision of an ideal, virtuous individual, highlighting the tension between purity and the complexities of human nature.

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The Idiot, Fjodor Michailowitsch Dostojewski

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2024
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Language
English
Released
2024
Format
Paperback
Pages
528
ISBN13
9789355225627
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First published
1869
Original title
Идиот (Idiot)
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The narrative centers on Lev Nikolayevich Myshkin, a young prince whose innocence and kindness are misinterpreted as a lack of intelligence by those around him. Through Myshkin, Dostoevsky explores the theme of goodness in a corrupt society, challenging societal norms and perceptions of intelligence. The character serves as a vessel for the author's vision of an ideal, virtuous individual, highlighting the tension between purity and the complexities of human nature.