An Honest Thief

Autor*innen

• Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Parameter

• 26 Seiten
• 1 Lesestunde

• Belletristik
• Klassiker
• Kurzgeschichten
• Russische Literatur
• Russland

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The narrative centers on Emelyan Ilyitch, a tragic figure whose story unfolds through a conversation between the narrator and Astafy Ivanovich, an elderly soldier. After Astafy shares his dismay over a coat theft, he recounts a remarkable encounter with an honest thief, challenging the conventional views on morality and theft. Dostoevsky's exploration of human psychology against the backdrop of 19th-century Russia highlights the complexities of character and societal issues, making this short story a profound reflection on honesty and integrity.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Einband: Paperback