The idiot by Fyodor dostoyevsky
Book Overview
In The Idiot, Fyodor Dostoevsky examines the tensions between innocence and corruption, idealism and pragmatism, as Prince Myshkin navigates love, friendship, and social intrigue. The novel presents a vivid portrait of 19th-century Russian society while probing universal questions of morality, human behavior, and the nature of goodness.
This book is widely studied in BA and MA English courses in Nepal, and it appeals to readers who enjoy deep psychological analysis, character-driven narratives, and philosophical fiction.
Ideal for readers who enjoy:
- Classic Russian literature
- Psychological and philosophical novels
- Character-driven and morally complex stories
- Academic and syllabus-based reading