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The Idiot
About the book
The pure-hearted, epileptic Prince Myshkin returns to a Russian society of schemers, beauties, and cynics who mistake his goodness for idiocy — with tragic results. Dostoevsky's attempt to portray a 'truly beautiful soul.'
Author Fyodor DostoevskyFirst published 1869Listening time ~24 hoursLanguage EnglishPrice Free
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The charged drawing-room confrontations crackle aloud.
Perfect for: Fans of psychological Russian classics.
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