THE IDIOT

Description

The Idiot is one of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s most compassionate and psychologically rich novels, presenting a deeply human exploration of goodness, innocence, and society’s response to moral purity. The story follows Prince Lev Nikolayevich Myshkin, a kind and guileless man who returns to Russia after treatment for epilepsy and a nervous condition in Switzerland.

Despite his noble intentions and childlike sincerity, Myshkin becomes entangled in a web of romantic and social intrigues, particularly involving the beautiful but troubled Nastasya Filippovna and the ambitious Aglaya Epanchin. His unwavering honesty and humility, far from being celebrated, are often misunderstood and manipulated by the cynical society around him.

Through Myshkin’s tragic journey, Dostoevsky poses profound questions about the nature of goodness, the corruption of society, and whether a truly “Christ-like” person can survive in a flawed world. The Idiot remains a landmark of philosophical and psychological fiction.