{"product_id":"dostoevsky-fyodor-an-unpleasant-predicament-9781806984848","title":"An Unpleasant Predicament","description":"What if your greatest attempt at dignity revealed your most ridiculous flaws?\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn An Unpleasant Predicament, Fyodor Dostoevsky delivers a piercing satire of social vanity, self-deception, and the chaos that unfolds when pride meets absurdity. The story follows Ivan Ilyich Pralinsky, a high-ranking official with noble intentions-at least in his own mind. \n\u003cbr\u003e\nConvinced of his own magnanimity, he decides to crash the wedding of a poor subordinate as a gesture of goodwill. But his self-congratulatory act quickly spirals into a humiliating spectacle, turning the evening into an unforgettable-and deeply unpleasant-predicament.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis modern translation makes Dostoevsky's wit, psychological complexity, and biting social commentary accessible for contemporary readers. A darkly comic exploration of human pride, class hypocrisy, and personal delusion, An Unpleasant Predicament is a brilliant character study and a timeless warning against vanity cloaked in virtue.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat You'll Discover in This Modern Translation:A Satirical Masterpiece of Social Commentary - Dostoevsky's comedic critique of the Russian bureaucratic elite. A Deeply Human Portrait of Pride and Hypocrisy - Witness the unraveling of a man blinded by self-importance.A Modern, Accessible Translation - Brings Dostoevsky's humor and psychological nuance to life for today's readers.A Dark Comedy That Feels Strikingly Relevant Today - A tale of awkwardness, hubris, and class still resonant in modern life.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhether you're new to Dostoevsky or a longtime admirer, An Unpleasant Predicament offers a fresh and illuminating look into one of his most ironically delightful works.","brand":"The Library of Alexandria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53815016390998,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.momoxbooks.com\/products\/dostoevsky-fyodor-an-unpleasant-predicament-9781806984848","provider":"momoxbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}