In a world teeming with ambition, deceit, and relentless pursuit of gain, what place is there for a man of pure heart? Prince Lev Nikolayevich Myshkin returns to Russia after years of treatment for epilepsy, carrying with him nothing but innocence, empathy, and a boundless belief in human goodness. But in the ruthless social circles of St. Petersburg, his honesty is mistaken for weakness, and his compassion draws him into a tangled web of passion, greed, and betrayal.

As he becomes entangled with the fiery Nastasya Filippovna and the radiant Aglaya Epanchin, Myshkin’s idealism collides with the darker forces of human nature, leading to an unforgettable tragedy. The Idiot is Dostoyevsky’s profound exploration of the clash between purity and corruption, and the price of being too good for this world.

Fyodor Dostoyevsky is one of the towering figures of world literature, celebrated for his profound psychological insight and unflinching examination of the human soul. 

A former political prisoner and exile in Siberia, Dostoyevsky infused his works with a deep understanding of suffering, morality, and redemption. 

His masterpieces—including Crime and Punishment, The Brothers Karamazov, and Notes from Underground—have influenced writers, philosophers, and thinkers for generations. With The Idiot, he created one of literature’s most haunting portraits of innocence confronting a corrupt and turbulent world.