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The Idiot

By: Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Narrated by: Constantine Gregory
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Prince Lyov Nikolayevitch Myshkin is one of the great characters in Russian literature. Is he a saint or just naïve? Is he an idealist or, as many in General Epanchin's society feel, an "idiot"? Certainly his return to St. Petersburg after years in a Swiss clinic has a dramatic effect on the beautiful Aglaia, youngest of the Epanchin daughters, and on the charismatic but willful Nastasya Filippovna. As he paints a vivid picture of Russian society, Dostoyevsky shows how principles conflict with emotions - with tragic results.

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Philosophical Depth • Complex Characters • Masterful Descriptions • Engaging Journey • Psychological Insight

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very appropriate reader with an impressive
varied skillset of impersonations. his fluidity in reading is excellent too.
the novel is top notch too

incredible

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Dostoyevsky is classic. I have to go now and either read or listen to the rest of his works. So much coming from one's own mind and observations in life. Well worth it.

Worth it; so worth listening to.

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this was my first meeting with the idiot. since english is not my native lang it was hard to comprehend the value end whole of the story. sometimes i got lost in the plot due to it hectic? nature. Nevertheless it was very personal on one side with epilepsy descriptions and dostoyevskis beliefs impersonated in myshkin and strangely symbolic as well, f e the main protagonist is Lion Mouse (Lev Mushkin) and should be(?) interpreted as holy , Christ ...
i have more to say but i need to read this book once more

personal but ...

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First of all Constantine Gregory is one of the best narrator . His voice and ability to do multiple characters and accent is admirable. I am huge fan of Dostoyevsky and this is my 3rd book. One can not help to fall in love with Prince Myshkin! Drama, symbolism, virtue and tragedy are the important keys in this lovely story. Well done!!

Dostoyevsky fan!

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The story line was unique and the performance was outstanding. We rated it a 4 overall because there were many characters, each with multiple Russian names, and it was hard to keep track if them. Also, the story line dragged at times. We would recommend this unique book that gives the reader a glimpse of the fading Russian monarchy.

Great story and performance

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