The Dream Of A Ridiculous Man (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419160226)

The Dream of a Ridiculous Man is a short story written by Fyodor Dostoevsky. The story follows the journey of a man who has become disillusioned with life and decides to take his own life. However, he has a dream in which he is transported to another world where he meets a group of people who are pure and innocent.The man is horrified by the contrast between this world and the one he left behind, and he realizes that he has been living his life in a selfish and meaningless way. He is overcome with a sense of regret and remorse and decides to dedicate his life to helping others.The Dream of a Ridiculous Man is a powerful exploration of the human psyche and the search for meaning in life. It is a deeply philosophical work that delves into the nature of existence and the human condition. Dostoevsky's writing is both poetic and profound, and the story is a testament to his skill as a writer and his understanding of the human soul.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.

Author: Fyodor Dostoyevsky
ISBN-10: 1419160222
ISBN-13: 9781419160226
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.24lbs
Size: 9.14h x 7.50w x 0.12d