Secrets of the “Idiot”: in Pskov will analyze the most controversial novel by Dostoevsky
Do you like to argue about classics? November 14 in the Pskov Historical and Local Lore Library named after I
On November 14, a lecture will be held at the Pskov Local History Library named after I.I. Vasilev, which will make you take a new look at the masterpiece of Fyodor Dostoevsky.
The event under the intriguing title “Being Like Who? F.M. Dostoevsky’s Roman “Idiot” will be held as part of the Pskov Trail cycle. The text will be analyzed by the teacher and philologist Anastasia Ivanova. The speaker promises not just to retell the plot, but to dig deeper: what is the fine line between the weakness and childhood of Prince Myshkin, how the characters relate to other literary characters, what role the theme of childhood plays in self-discovery and why the finale of the novel still causes so much controversy.
Entrance to the meeting is free, but the number of seats in the hall is limited. To guarantee access to the lecture, you must make an appointment in advance by phone: +7 (8112) 33-11-23.
