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The narrative centers on Emelyan Ilyitch, a tragic figure whose story unfolds through a conversation between the narrator and Astafy Ivanovich, an elderly soldier. After Astafy shares his dismay over a coat theft, he recounts a remarkable encounter with an honest thief, challenging the conventional views on morality and theft. Dostoevsky's exploration of human psychology against the backdrop of 19th-century Russia highlights the complexities of character and societal issues, making this short story a profound reflection on honesty and integrity.
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An Honest Thief, Fjodor Michailowitsch Dostojewski
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- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- An Honest Thief
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Read & Co. Classics
- Publisher
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN13
- 9781528708333
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- The narrative centers on Emelyan Ilyitch, a tragic figure whose story unfolds through a conversation between the narrator and Astafy Ivanovich, an elderly soldier. After Astafy shares his dismay over a coat theft, he recounts a remarkable encounter with an honest thief, challenging the conventional views on morality and theft. Dostoevsky's exploration of human psychology against the backdrop of 19th-century Russia highlights the complexities of character and societal issues, making this short story a profound reflection on honesty and integrity.