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The Idiot

By: Fyodor Dostoevsky, Alan Myers - Translator
Narrated by: Jefferson Mays
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One of the most influential authors from Russia’s Golden Age, Fyodor Dostoevsky left behind a vast collection of prized literary works, including Crime and Punishment and The Brothers Karamazov.

In The Idiot, Prince Myshkin possesses a childlike innocence and trusting nature that leave him vulnerable to abuse by those around him. Returning to St. Petersburg to collect an inheritance, Myshkin realizes he is a stranger in a society obsessed with wealth, manipulation and power.

Public Domain (P)2014 Recorded Books Classics Russia
Captivating Story • Interesting Narrative • Deep Layers • Unique Storytelling • Strong Ending

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The story of a naive, empathetic man returning to Russia dealing with society, politics, love and, tragically, insanity.

Great story

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I love his novels, they show how people have simply not changed like they think they have with the developments of technology.

Fantastic

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19th-century Russia emerges in strongly dramatic scenes of humiliation among numerous characters suffering from love, hysteria, illness, kindness, ambition, and nihilism. In this novel, characters overtly say what ordinarily remains suppressed in social life.

Fantastic Scenes of Awkward Shame

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great translation. the story is captivating and very believable. Every chapter is filled with surprises.

amazingly unique story - brilliantly told

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I felt that more could have come from the story. but the narration is excellent.

great narration

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