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Literary Fiction· Russia

The Idiot

by Fyodor Dostoevsky
Aggregate Editorial Score41/100
Times Literary Supplement
Published 1869620 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Fyodor Dostoevsky's The Idiot (1869) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. Prince Myshkin, an epileptic returned from a Swiss sanatorium, moves through St Petersburg society with Christ-like innocence—and is destroyed by it. Dostoevsky's attempt to portray a 'truly beautiful man' is one of the most daring and heartbreaking of his novels. Themes of innocence, epilepsy, love run through the work. The book has received recognition from Times Literary Supplement 1869.

Book Details

AuthorFyodor Dostoevsky
Published1869
Country of Origin🇷🇺 Russia
LanguageEnglish
Pages620
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780140447927
Editorial Score41/100
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Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇷🇺 Russia

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Awards & Recognition

Times Literary Supplement
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186912
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Fyodor Dostoevsky
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Idiot about?

Prince Myshkin, an epileptic returned from a Swiss sanatorium, moves through St Petersburg society with Christ-like innocence—and is destroyed by it. Dostoevsky's attempt to portray a 'truly beautiful man' is one of the most daring and heartbreaking of his novels.

Who wrote The Idiot?

The Idiot was written by Fyodor Dostoevsky, from Russia. First published in 1869.

What awards has The Idiot won?

The Idiot has received the following awards and honours: Times Literary Supplement 1869.

Is The Idiot worth reading?

The Idiot is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 12/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in innocence, epilepsy, love.

Where can I buy The Idiot?

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What category is The Idiot?

The Idiot is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is The Idiot from?

The Idiot originates from Russia's literary tradition. Explore more books from Russia on our country page.

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