The Dream of a Ridiculous Man

Published
Jul 2018
Main Genre
General Fiction General Fiction
Pages
263

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Spiralling down and down, finally reaching rock bottom. What is there possibly left to live for? Nothing!

'The Dream of a Ridiculous Man' is a short story by Dostoevsky, exploring the limits and richness of the human psyche. When a nihilistic man decides to take his life, he is saved by a chance encounter with a distressed little girl seeking his help. As he falls asleep that night, he embarks on a dream journey, during which he finally understands what he was put on this Earth for.

Quite a simple idea that Dostoevsky masterfully elaborates into a psychological agenda for the protagonist. Supernatural and hallucinogenic, the story is an impressive, vivid tale that stays with you like an unforgettable dream.

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