The Dream of a Ridiculous Man by Fyodor Dostoevsky

The Dream of a Ridiculous Man by Fyodor Dostoevsky

This volume contains Fyodor Dostoyevsky's 1877 short story The Dream of a Ridiculous Man. It begins with a man walking St. Petersburg's streets while musing upon how ridiculous his life is, as well as its distinct lack of meaning or purpose. This train of thought leads him to the idea of suicide, which he resolves to commit using a previously-acquired gun. However, a chance encounter with a distressed little girl in the street derails his drastic plans. Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky (1821 - 1881) was a Russian novelist, essayist, short story writer, journalist, and philosopher. His literature examines human psychology during the turbulent social, spiritual and political atmosphere of 19th-century Russia, and he is considered one of the greatest psychologists in world literature. A prolific writer, Dostoevsky produced 11 novels, three novellas, 17 short stories and numerous other works. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. Other notable works by this author include: Crime and Punishment (1866), Notes from the Underground (1864), and The Idiot (1869). We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1821-81) was a Russian writer of novels, short stories and essays. His most famous work includes Crime and Punishment, The Idiot and The Brothers Karamazov. He is considered to be one of Europe's major novelists.

Laurence Boswell is one of the UK’s most prolific and critically acclaimed theatre directors, with an illustrious career littered with awards on both sides of the Atlantic, including multiple Olivier Award wins and a Tony Award nomination. Laurence’s work has ranged from commercially star-studded performances to regional lesser known titles which he has been able to elevate to equal status.

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ISBN 13	9781350500976
ISBN 10	1350500976
Title	The Dream of a Ridiculous Man
Author	Fyodor Dostoevsky
Series	Modern Plays
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published	2024-03-21
Number of pages	72
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