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An Honest Thief
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In An Honest Thief, Fyodor Dostoevsky presents a deeply human and morally complex tale that explores the boundaries between honesty and deception. The story revolves around Emelyan Ilyich, a down-and-out drunkard who is given shelter by the narrator. He seems harmless, pitiful even-until a betrayal forces a painful revelation. But is Emelyan truly a criminal, or is he a man burdened by guilt, shame, and an unshakable conscience?
Told with Dostoevsky's signature psychological insight, An Honest Thief is a brief yet powerful exploration of human nature-one that examines the frailty of moral integrity, the weight of regret, and the complexity of redemption.
What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation:A Moving Exploration of Morality and Conscience - Witness the struggle between human weakness and the desire to do right.A Masterpiece of Psychological Storytelling - Experience Dostoevsky's ability to capture raw human emotions in a simple yet profound narrative.A Modern, Accessible Translation - This adaptation preserves the depth of Dostoevsky's prose while making it more engaging for today's readers.A Reflection on Crime, Guilt, and Redemption - Discover the subtle brilliance of a story that examines what it truly means to be "honest."
More than just a story about theft, An Honest Thief is a meditation on the weight of a guilty conscience and the quiet dignity of the human spirit.
What makes a man truly honest-his actions or his remorse?
Get your copy today and experience one of Dostoevsky's most poignant and thought-provoking short stories.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
44
Release Date:
2025-06-18
Publication Date:
2025-06-18
Publisher:
The Library of Alexandria
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
1804215104
ISBN13:
9781804215104
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Weight:
65 g
Height:
127 cm
Width:
203 cm
Thickness:
3 cm
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