The Idiot (Polis & Praxis Classics)

<p><strong>A misunderstood soul. A society unwilling to accept true goodness. A timeless classic reimagined for today's reader.</strong></p><p></p><p>In <em>The Idiot</em> Fyodor Dostoevsky delivers one of the most profound and psychologically rich novels ever written. Prince Lev Nikolaevich Myshkin-an epileptic a mystic and a man of pure heart-returns to Russia after years in a Swiss clinic. Hoping to find connection and peace he is instead drawn into a web of social intrigue romantic obsession and spiritual collapse. His radical compassion and unflinching honesty unsettle everyone around him-raising a provocative question: in a broken world is goodness itself a form of madness?</p><p></p><p>This modern reader's edition from <strong>Polis & Praxis Press</strong> includes powerful additions to guide you through Dostoevsky's masterpiece:</p><ul><li>A thoughtful new introduction: <em>Why We Should Read Dostoevsky's The Idiot Today</em></li><li>A character reference guide that clarifies Russian names nicknames and titles</li><li> A short biography: <em>Who Was Fyodor Dostoevsky?</em></li><li>A curated <em>Further Reading</em> list for exploring Russian literature philosophy and existential fiction</li><li>Crisp legible formatting in a reader-friendly 5.5 x 8.5 paperback edition</li></ul><p>Whether you're a first-time reader or a devoted Dostoevsky fan this edition offers the depth of a classic with the clarity and context modern readers appreciate.</p><p></p><p><strong>Perfect for fans of Leo Tolstoy Albert Camus and Franz Kafka.</strong></p><p><strong>Ideal for book clubs philosophy lovers and students of Russian literature.</strong></p>