Idiot (selected translation masterworks)

The Idiot is an important works composed by Russian famous novelist Dostoevsky in the 19th century. As depicted in the novel, a stunning women named Nastassya Filippovna who was born in 1960s was devastated by aristocrat Totsky. Then Totsky wanted Nastassya to marry indespicable Ganya, who would offer a large fortune. Just at the birthday party of Nastassya, Prince Myshkin showed up and agreed to marry Nastassya for no condition. This has deeply moved Nastassya. On the wedding ceremony day, Nastassya ran with Rogozhin and was finally murdered him. With a major depiction of the Russian upper society after serfdom reform, The Idiot is related with complex psycological and ethical issues. Good and tolerant Myshkin was unable to influence other people and bless them. The futile efforts of quixotic character suggests the disillusionment of the author's attempt to save the world with faith and love.