The Idiot is a novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky, first published in 1868. It tells the story of Prince Myshkin, a young man with a kind heart and a strong moral compass, who returns to Russia after spending four years in a Swiss sanatorium. Upon his return, Myshkin finds himself in the midst of a complex web of relationships, rivalries, and intrigues. He quickly becomes the object of attention for a variety of characters, including the beautiful and manipulative Nastasya Filippovna, the wealthy and powerful Rogozhin, and the ambitious and scheming General Yepanchin. As Myshkin navigates the social and moral complexities of his new life, he finds himself increasingly drawn to Nastasya Filippovna, and the two eventually fall in love. However, their relationship is threatened by the machinations of Rogozhin, who is determined to possess Nastasya for himself. The novel culminates in a dramatic confrontation between Myshkin and Rogozhin, in which Myshkin's moral strength and compassion are put to the ultimate test. In the end, Myshkin's goodness and innocence prevail, and he is able to save Nastasya from Rogozhin's clutches.
By Fyodor Dostoevsky · First published 1868 · Genre: Philosophical Fiction, Realism, Psychological Fiction · 50 chapters