![]() ![]() Unfortunately, Myshkin's very goodness precipitates disaster, leaving the impression that, in a world obsessed with money, power, and sexual conquest, a sanatorium may be the only place for a saint. Petersburg for his trusting nature and naiveté, he finds himself at the center of a struggle between a beautiful kept woman and a virtuous and pretty young girl, both of whom win his affection. ![]() Musician Iggy Pop's 1977 album is called "The Idiot" in reference to the book.Ģ6 year old Prince Lev Nikolayevich Myshkin returns to Russia after spending several years at a Swiss sanatorium. Christian Bale's character in the film "The Machinist" is seen reading The Idiot at various points. It has gone on through the years to inspire numerous authors, poets, and musicians. It has been adapted for the stage and screen numerous times. First published in The Russian Messenger between the years 18, this novel is often considered one of the most brilliant literary achievements of the "Golden Age" of Russian literature. ![]()
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