The Idiot centers on Prince Myshkin, a kind and open-hearted man who returns to St. Petersburg after years in a Swiss sanatorium. His honesty and innocence unsettle the people around him, setting off a chain of events that reveal the complexities of love, jealousy, and ambition. Dostoyevsky’s novel is both a psychological study and a critique of society’s expectations.

WHY WE PICKED IT
Because Dostoyevsky challenges readers to consider what true goodness looks like in a world shaped by suspicion and self-interest. The novel’s depth and emotional range make it an essential read for anyone interested in character-driven stories and the big questions of human nature.

DETAILS
• Author: Fyodor Dostoyevsky
• Translator: David McDuff
• Publisher: Penguin Classics
• Publication Date: August 31, 2004
• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: 9780140447927
• Introduction by William Mills Todd
• Notes by David McDuff
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