The Idiot

Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky’s novel recounts the fate of Prince Myshkin, who returns to Russia after undergoing treatment at a Swiss sanatorium. Myshkin is an otherworldly figure whose spiritual purity and unconventional outlook on life set him apart from high society. Viewed alternately with derision and astonishment, his actions frequently confound those around him. Dostoevsky challenges conventional social values and explores the theme of moral beauty alongside contemporary vices, unveiling a profound depth of psychological nuance.