The Idiot is a novel by the 19th-century Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky. It was first published serially in the journal The Russian Messenger in 1868–69.
The title is an ironic reference to the central character of the novel, Prince (Knyaz) Lev Nikolayevich Myshkin, a young man whose goodness, open-hearted simplicity and guilelessness lead many of the more worldly characters he encounters to mistakenly assume that he lacks intelligence and insight. In the character of Prince Myshkin, Dostoevsky set himself the task of depicting "the positively good and beautiful man." The novel examines the consequences of placing such a unique individual at the centre of the conflicts, desires, passions and egoism of worldly society, both for the man himself and for those with whom he becomes involved.
Joseph Frank describes The Idiot as "the most personal of all Dostoevsky's major works, the book in which he embodies his most intimate, cherished, and sacred convictions." It includes descriptions of some of his most intense personal ordeals, such as epilepsy and mock execution, and explores moral, spiritual and philosophical themes consequent upon them. His primary motivation in writing the novel was to subject his own highest ideal, that of true Christian love, to the crucible of contemporary Russian society.
The artistic method of conscientiously testing his central idea meant that the author could not always predict where the plot was going as he was writing. The novel has an awkward structure, and many critics have commented on its seemingly chaotic organization. According to Gary Saul Morson, "The Idiot violates every critical norm and yet somehow manages to achieve real greatness." Dostoevsky himself was of the opinion that the experiment was not entirely successful, but the novel remained his favourite among his works. In a letter to Strakhov he wrote: "Much in the novel was written hurriedly, much is too diffuse and did not turn out well, but some of it did turn out well. I do not stand behind the novel, but I do stand behind the idea.
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Saudade (BSD)
all dazai ever wanted was to give his friend, odasaku a place where he could freely write novels without killing people—in a different world.
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Helluva boss and Hazbin hotel react to One Helluva Broken Day
My first story ever. So what would happen if the characters from Vivziepop, react to one of the many timelines of the SCP Universe, this is going to be one Helluva Broken Day for them.
Also, note that I don't own any characters.
On a short note, I saw a lot of fan arts about it but not one reaction fanfiction, so I want to be the first to do it.
Oh and to TheSilentAssassin, please keep up the good work, it is one of the best crossover stories I ever read. And sorry for doing this without your permission, but I couldn't resist doing this.
Also, I'm sorry for not updating my novel, I have so many stuff do and I have a test coming up so yeah.
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Harry Potter Characters React to The Movies (Book 1)
The Harry Potter characters will be transported to my own dimension to react to their own movies.
This will take place after Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban.
This will be a series of the book following all the movies.
Book Started: Oct/20/20
Book Ended: ---/--/--
Series Started: Oct/20/20
Series Ended: ---/--/--
In the BSD manga, unfortunately, Dazai did die. His death was a crucial moment that influenced the direction of the story and the relationships among other characters.
One common theme is identity exploration. Since Dazai is a complex character, when he crosses over into different universes, he often has to re - evaluate who he is. Another theme is the clash of different worlds' values. For example, if he crosses into a more morally strict world, his rather ambiguous moral compass creates interesting conflicts.
One great 'bsd dazai crossover fanfiction' is 'Dazai in Another World'. It takes Dazai from BSD and places him in a fantasy setting. The story plays with his character traits in a new and interesting way, exploring how he'd interact with the new world's rules and characters.
Well, since it's related to Bungo Stray Dogs, perhaps it's about a special entrance exam within the agency or some other organization in the story. Dazai is a complex character, so it could involve his schemes or his interactions with other characters during this exam. It might also explore the rules and challenges of this exam, which could be unique to the world of BSD.
Well, some characters might be amused. For example, Atsushi could be a bit shocked at first, seeing the different interpretations of Dazai in the fanfiction. He might find some of the more out - there scenarios quite strange but also interesting in a way.
Most BSD light novels often have complex characters. Since they are based on literary figures, they bring in the depth and complexity of those original personas. For example, a character might have the same traits as a famous writer but with a unique twist for the BSD universe.