The Dream Of A Ridiculous Man

The Dream Of A Ridiculous Man - Hardcover

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The Dream Of A Ridiculous Man

The Dream Of A Ridiculous Man - Hardcover

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by Fyodor Dostoyevsky (Author)

The Dream of a Ridiculous Man is a short story written by the Russian author Fyodor Dostoyevsky. The story follows the narrator, a man who believes himself to be ridiculous, as he experiences a vivid dream that changes his perspective on life. In the dream, the man travels to another world where he witnesses the suffering of others and realizes the importance of compassion and love. He also comes to understand that his own life has meaning and purpose, and he is filled with a newfound sense of hope and joy. The Dream of a Ridiculous Man is a powerful exploration of the human condition, and Dostoyevsky's masterful prose and insightful commentary make it a timeless classic of Russian literature.I have mentioned that I dropped asleep unawares and even seemed to be still reflecting on the same subjects. I suddenly dreamt that I picked up the revolver and aimed it straight at my heart - my heart, and not my head; and I had determined beforehand to fire at my head, at my right temple. After aiming at my chest I waited a second or two, and suddenly my candle, my table, and the wall in front of me began moving and heaving. I made haste to pull the trigger.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Number of Pages: 22
Dimensions: 0.25 x 10 x 7 IN
Publication Date: September 10, 2010
ISBN9781169157828
Author Fyodor Dostoyevsky
PublisherKessinger Publishing
GenreLiterature
FormatHardcover
PublishedSeptember 2010
LanguageENG- English
Pages22
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1821-81) was educated in Moscow and at the School of Military Engineers in St. Petersburg, where he spent four years. In 1846, he wrote his first novel, Poor Folk; it was an immediate critical and popular success. This was followed by short stories and the novel The Double. While at work on Netochka Nezvanova, the twenty-seven-year-old author was arrested for belonging to a young socialist group. He was tried and condemned to death, but at the last moment his sentence was commuted to prison in Siberia. He spent four years in the penal settlement as Omsk. In 1859, he was granted full amnesty and allowed to return to St. Petersburg. In the fourteen years before his death, Dostoyevsky produced his greatest works, including Crime and Punishment, The Idiot, The Possessed, and The Brothers Karamazov. The last was published a year before his death.

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