Dostoyevsky, Fyodor 1821-1881 creator Merezhkovsky, Dmitry Sergeyevich 1865-1941 Moeller van den Bruck, Arthur 1876-1925 Rahsin, E. K. 1886-1966 text utu 2019 monographic de 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Sämtliche Werke 3-4: Der Idiot" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book revolves around the character Prince Lev Nikolayevich Myshkin, who returns to Russia after a long absence in Switzerland. The narrative explores complex themes such as morality, society, and the nature of goodness through the interactions of Myshkin with various characters as he navigates life in St. Petersburg. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the Prince as he arrives on a train to St. Petersburg amidst a cold and foggy atmosphere. En route, he engages in conversation with two other travelers, revealing his kind yet naive nature. The opening sections illustrate Myshkin’s peculiarities, including his physical appearance and social awkwardness, setting the stage for the ongoing exploration of his character and the reactions of those around him. The initial dialogues hint at Myshkin's past, his lack of wealth, and the surprising connections he has, particularly to a family of higher status, which foreshadows deeper social interactions and conflicts to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Idiot Release date is 2019-09-22 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library. Original publication data not identified Historical fiction Russia -- Social conditions -- 1801-1917 -- Fiction PG Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60340 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60340 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134406.0 60340