{"product_id":"polzunkov-fyodor-dostoevsky-9781804219065","title":"Polzunkov: Dignity in Disgrace, The Mask of Laughter, and the Pain of Being Overlooked","description":"Can one act of courage erase a lifetime of mockery?\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolzunkov tells the story of a pitiful, lowly man constantly ridiculed by society. Seen as a joke by everyone-including himself-he plays along with the laughter, using self-deprecation as a shield. But beneath his clownish behavior hides a quiet strength, and when a moment of truth arrives, Polzunkov reveals a side no one expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDostoevsky blends humor and heartbreak in this lesser-known but deeply moving short story. It's a tale about appearances, hidden dignity, and the deep emotional cost of being dismissed and forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis modern translation preserves the subtlety and soul of Dostoevsky's narrative while updating the language for fluid, accessible reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Discover in This Modern Translation: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Deeply Human Story of Humiliation and Heart - \u003c\/strong\u003eExplore the life of a man who hides his pain behind jokes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSharp Social Critique - \u003c\/strong\u003eSee how cruelty can disguise itself as laughter-and how easy it is to overlook quiet dignity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn Unexpected Moment of Bravery - \u003c\/strong\u003eWitness a surprising act that forces everyone to rethink what they thought they knew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Balance of Satire and Sympathy - D\u003c\/strong\u003eostoevsky delivers both humor and heartbreak with unflinching honesty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition modernizes Dostoevsky's story for clarity and emotional impact while staying true to the original spirit. A perfect choice for fans of character-driven fiction and stories that reveal the humanity in the most unlikely places.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Fyodor Dostoevsky\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1804219061\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781804219065\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Library of Alexandria\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/17\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 46\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.37lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.25d","brand":"Fyodor Dostoevsky","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48241922375935,"sku":"9781804219065","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_050f5f60-9397-44b5-982d-a741f1682351.jpg?v=1772656586","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/polzunkov-fyodor-dostoevsky-9781804219065","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}