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Title
The Idiot
Description
"The Idiot" is a novel written by Fyodor Dostoevsky and first published in 1868-1869. The story follows Prince Lev Nikolayevich Myshkin, a young man who returns to Russia after spending several years in a Swiss clinic for the treatment of his epilepsy. Myshkin is a man of great kindness and simplicity, but his naivety and purity lead others to misunderstand him as an idiot. Throughout the novel, Myshkin encounters a variety of complex characters and finds himself entangled in the intrigues and selfish desires of Russian society. The work explores deep themes such as morality, Christian love, and the struggle between good and evil. It is considered a masterpiece of Russian literature and a reflection on innocence and corruption in society
Published by fyodor.dostoevsky
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