Fyodor Dostoevsky

The Idiot

The Idiot (1869) follows the story of Prince Myshkin, a kind-hearted and innocent young man who returns to Russia after a long stay in a Swiss sanatorium. The novel explores themes of faith, doubt, morality, and the nature of good and evil. Dostoevsky's masterpiece delves into the complexities of human nature, examining how individuals grapple with their own moral boundaries and seek salvation in the face of their transgressions.