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Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Russia, the story revolves around Emelyan Ilyitch, a tragic figure whose life intersects with that of Astafy Ivanovich, an elderly soldier. Following a coat theft that leaves Astafy disheartened, he shares a remarkable tale of an honest thief, challenging the narrator's perceptions of morality and theft. Dostoevsky's exploration of human psychology and social issues is evident, making this short story a compelling reflection of the era's complexities. A modern edition includes a new biography of the author.
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Honest Thief, Fjodor Michailowitsch Dostojewski
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- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- Honest Thief
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Read & Co. Classics
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Hardcover
- ISBN13
- 9781528771726
- Category
- Fiction
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- Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Russia, the story revolves around Emelyan Ilyitch, a tragic figure whose life intersects with that of Astafy Ivanovich, an elderly soldier. Following a coat theft that leaves Astafy disheartened, he shares a remarkable tale of an honest thief, challenging the narrator's perceptions of morality and theft. Dostoevsky's exploration of human psychology and social issues is evident, making this short story a compelling reflection of the era's complexities. A modern edition includes a new biography of the author.