
The Idiot Part 4
Fyodor Dostoevsky
Narrator Raphael Croft
Publisher: Interactive Media
Summary
In Part 4, the story hurtles toward its tragic conclusion as Prince Myshkin’s idealism crumbles under the weight of human flaws and societal pressures. Nastasya Filippovna’s inner turmoil culminates in a devastating choice, while Rogozhin’s obsession reaches a violent climax. Myshkin’s compassion, once a beacon of hope, is overwhelmed by the chaos around him, leaving him broken and disillusioned. Dostoevsky delivers a poignant exploration of innocence, love, and the impossibility of pure goodness in an imperfect world. The novel ends with a profound meditation on the cost of virtue and the fragility of the human spirit.
Duration: about 5 hours (05:29:07) Publishing date: 2025-03-30; Unabridged; Copyright Year: 2025. Copyright Statment: —