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The Idiot - Classic Illustrated Edition Kindle Edition

by Fyodor Dostoyevsky (Author), L. Carr (Editor), Eva Martin (Translator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,286 ratings
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* Beautifully illustrated with atmospheric paintings by renowned artists, The Idiot is considered one of the most brilliant literary achievements of the "Golden Age" of Russian literature.

* Just as accessible and enjoyable for today's readers as it would have been when first published, the novel is one of the great works of Russian literature and continues to be widely read throughout the world.

* This meticulous digital edition from Heritage Illustrated Publishing is a faithful reproduction of the original text and is enhanced with images of classic works of art carefully selected by our team of professional editors.
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?Nothing is outside Dostoevsky?s province. . . . Out of Shakespeare there is no more exciting reading.? --Virginia Woolf

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'The chief thing is that they all need him' -thus Dostoyevsky described Prince Myshkin, the hero of perhaps his most remarkable novel. As the still, radiant center of a plot whose turbulent action is extraordinary even for Dostoyevsky, Myshkin succeeds in dominating through sheer force a personality a cast of characters who vividly and violently embody the passions and conflicts of the 19th century Russia.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00PG6TVOY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Heritage Illustrated Publishing (November 9, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 9, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1908 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 788 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,286 ratings

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Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Fyodor Dostoyevsky

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Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoyevsky (/ˌdɒstəˈjɛfski, ˌdʌs-/; Russian: Фёдор Миха́йлович Достое́вский; IPA: [ˈfʲɵdər mʲɪˈxajləvʲɪtɕ dəstɐˈjɛfskʲɪj]; 11 November 1821 – 9 February 1881), sometimes transliterated Dostoevsky, was a Russian novelist, short story writer, essayist, journalist and philosopher. Dostoyevsky's literary works explore human psychology in the troubled political, social, and spiritual atmosphere of 19th-century Russia. Many of his works are marked by a preoccupation with Christianity, explored through the prism of the individual confronted with life's hardships and beauty.

He began writing in his 20s, and his first novel, Poor Folk, was published in 1846 when he was 25. His major works include Crime and Punishment (1866), The Idiot (1869), Demons (1872) and The Brothers Karamazov (1880). His output consists of 11 novels, three novellas, 17 short novels and numerous other works. Many literary critics rate him as one of the greatest psychologists in world literature. His 1864 novella Notes from Underground is considered to be one of the first works of existentialist literature.

Born in Moscow in 1821, Dostoyevsky was introduced to literature at an early age through fairy tales and legends, and through books by Russian and foreign authors. His mother died in 1837, when he was 15, and around the same time he left school to enter the Nikolayev Military Engineering Institute. After graduating, he worked as an engineer and briefly enjoyed a lavish lifestyle, translating books to earn extra money. In the mid-1840s he wrote his first novel, Poor Folk, which gained him entry into St. Petersburg's literary circles.

In the following years, Dostoyevsky worked as a journalist, publishing and editing several magazines of his own and later A Writer's Diary, a collection of his writings. He began to travel around western Europe and developed a gambling addiction, which led to financial hardship. For a time, he had to beg for money, but he eventually became one of the most widely read and highly regarded Russian writers. His books have been translated into more than 170 languages. Dostoyevsky influenced a multitude of writers and philosophers, from Anton Chekhov and Ernest Hemingway to Friedrich Nietzsche and Jean-Paul Sartre.

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My copy went up to the lake with me, and for a book to survive camping at all is impressive. As for the contents, I found one, maybe two obviously misspelled words; ‘she’ spelled as ‘shs’— but nothing any more distracting than that. My papa’s copy of the book is the same translation and it’s from the early fifties with a beautiful hardcover, and I must say the language is particularly beautiful and comprehensive for a dummy like me. Constance Garnett is the only reason I’ve been able to read this amazing novel, and I thank her.
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Henry Bright
5.0 out of 5 stars A true classic
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2024
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Hard for me to conceive of the creative genius that brought forth such a story as this. What a great read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Perfectly Fine Translation
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My copy went up to the lake with me, and for a book to survive camping at all is impressive. As for the contents, I found one, maybe two obviously misspelled words; ‘she’ spelled as ‘shs’— but nothing any more distracting than that. My papa’s copy of the book is the same translation and it’s from the early fifties with a beautiful hardcover, and I must say the language is particularly beautiful and comprehensive for a dummy like me. Constance Garnett is the only reason I’ve been able to read this amazing novel, and I thank her.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Perfectly Fine Translation
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2021
My copy went up to the lake with me, and for a book to survive camping at all is impressive. As for the contents, I found one, maybe two obviously misspelled words; ‘she’ spelled as ‘shs’— but nothing any more distracting than that. My papa’s copy of the book is the same translation and it’s from the early fifties with a beautiful hardcover, and I must say the language is particularly beautiful and comprehensive for a dummy like me. Constance Garnett is the only reason I’ve been able to read this amazing novel, and I thank her.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Idiot
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I was absolutely enthralled all throughout this work. Having previously read Crime and Punishment, I took on this weighty work in some trepidation but am thoroughly pleased to have read it. It is a fascinating story, well played out, with an ending that surprised me. I believe that it gives an insightful look at the late 19th century Russian but I know so little about that.

By the way, the idea of this being an illustrated edition .... there are only a few prints that don't seem to be related to the text, I don't know.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Classic
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Great story with intrigue and suspense
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great Russian Novel
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Second time I read this. Well written and I'm assuming considered well translated. Full of good character development and symbolism.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An Existential Masterpiece
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Too many people complain that this story has an odd plot. In fact, it does NOT even have ANY plot. It's not supposed to. It's a piece of existential art which portrays the plight of modern man. The complex characters of the story are the plot themselves. Their interactions with each other show us how society constantly struggles with itself, How men clash with women, How socialism clashes with individuality, and so on. Each character represents a part of humanity. If you read with this in mind you might just enjoy the fun. If you read this like a novel with a plot you will feel very lost.
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Reading it slowly.
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S SHIVA ANAND
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book ,but the translation seems a bit off in this edition
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A good read and refer above
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Paulo Felipe
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente livro
Reviewed in Brazil on July 24, 2019
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A edição é boa, mas poderia ser melhor se tivesse um índice. Conta com algumas notas explicativas que ajudam bastante para entender o contexto da época, do lugar e da vida do Dostoevsky. A única ressalva dessas notas é que elas se encontram no final do livro, por isso precisamos ficar indo e voltando. Mas pelo preço, vale cada centavo. Sobre o texto, ainda estou na primeira parte mas é muito bom, não consigo parar de ler. O Inglês é bastante simples considerando a obra. Quem tem nível avançado e está acostumado a ler outros livros em Inglês não vai encontrar grandes dificuldades nesse. 5 estrelas pelo custo-benefício.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente livro
Reviewed in Brazil on July 24, 2019
A edição é boa, mas poderia ser melhor se tivesse um índice. Conta com algumas notas explicativas que ajudam bastante para entender o contexto da época, do lugar e da vida do Dostoevsky. A única ressalva dessas notas é que elas se encontram no final do livro, por isso precisamos ficar indo e voltando. Mas pelo preço, vale cada centavo. Sobre o texto, ainda estou na primeira parte mas é muito bom, não consigo parar de ler. O Inglês é bastante simples considerando a obra. Quem tem nível avançado e está acostumado a ler outros livros em Inglês não vai encontrar grandes dificuldades nesse. 5 estrelas pelo custo-benefício.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very good.
Reviewed in Italy on February 4, 2019
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Love the Wordsworth classics, beautiful classics at an affordable price. Definitely worth buying
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5.0 out of 5 stars New and original book
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To my pleasant surprise , i received a new cover version. Really pleased.
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To my pleasant surprise , i received a new cover version. Really pleased.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on December 8, 2014
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Book is great. And I got it in record time!!!
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