Volume 29 pages
The Dream of a Ridiculous Man
About the book
A man on the brink of ending his life is given a vision that changes everything.
In this short yet deeply moving tale, Fyodor Dostoevsky explores the themes of hopelessness, moral awakening, and the nature of truth. The narrator—deemed «ridiculous» by others—has lost all faith in life and decides to end it. But on the eve of his planned suicide, he experiences a vivid dream that transports him to an uncorrupted, harmonious world.
Through this vision, he comes to understand the beauty of innocence, the tragedy of humanity's fall, and the path to redemption. First published in 1877, The Dream of a Ridiculous Man is both a philosophical reflection and a spiritual parable, distilling Dostoevsky's profound insights into the human soul into a concise, unforgettable narrative.
"A luminous meditation on despair and the power of moral transformation."
– The Guardian
"One of Dostoevsky's most beautiful and hopeful works."
– The New York Times
Why Readers Love It:
A concise yet powerful philosophical allegory
Explores despair, faith, and redemption with emotional depth
A perfect introduction to Dostoevsky's moral vision
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