The Idiot and Other Stories

Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821–1881), a master of Russian literature, immerses us in a universe of human contradictions with “The Idiot.” This celebrated novel tells the story of Prince Myshkin, a pure and naive man trapped in the hypocrisy and corruption of the high society that surrounds him. This volume also brings together three of his most powerful novellas and short stories: “The Gambler,” an immersion into obsession and self-destruction through gambling; “White Nights,” a moving story of love and loneliness in the streets of Saint Petersburg; and “The Dream of a Ridiculous Man,” a profound philosophical fable about redemption and the nature of goodness. With his unmatched psychological depth and relentless insight into the human condition, Dostoevsky guides us on an unforgettable journey through the light and shadows of the soul.