{"product_id":"the-dream-of-a-ridiculous-man-paperback-4","title":"The Dream of a Ridiculous Man - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eS. R. Travers\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator), \u003cb\u003eFyodor M. Dostoevsky\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Dream of a Ridiculous Man\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eby\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eFyodor Dostoevsky\u003c\/b\u003e is one of the most concentrated and visionary works in Dostoevsky's writing. First published in 1877, this short philosophical tale explores despair, suicide, moral awakening, and the possibility of spiritual regeneration. Often read as a bridge between Dostoevsky's psychological fiction and his religious philosophy, the story confronts the deepest questions of meaning, guilt, and human responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe narrative follows a man who has become utterly indifferent to life, convinced that nothing matters. On the verge of suicide, he experiences a dream vision in which he witnesses a world of innocence, harmony, and truth, and then its corruption through human pride and self interest. Through this dream, Dostoevsky examines conscience, free will, moral contagion, and the tragic fall from ideal goodness into suffering and deception. The story combines psychological realism with metaphysical speculation, presenting a stark critique of nihilism and moral apathy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Dream of a Ridiculous Man\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for those interested in existential literature, moral philosophy, Christian thought, and the inner life. It is frequently studied alongside \u003ci\u003eNotes from Underground\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Grand Inquisitor\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Meek One\u003c\/i\u003e for its exploration of freedom, responsibility, and redemption. This edition presents a timeless classic of Russian literature whose vision of moral awakening continues to resonate with readers confronting questions of despair, belief, and the possibility of ethical renewal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable in Kindle and Paperback formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.06 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 07, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52069436653869,"sku":"9781918509359","price":15.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/the-dream-of-a-ridiculous-man-paperback-9296567.webp?v=1780166347","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-dream-of-a-ridiculous-man-paperback-4","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}