An Unpleasant Predicament: A Darkly Comic Tale of Pride, Chaos, and Social Satire (Large Print Deluxe Edition For Easy Reading) - Couverture souple

Dostoevsky, Fyodor M

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ISBN 10 : 1806984849 ISBN 13 : 9781806984848

Editeur : Muze Publishing, 2025

Synopsis

What if your greatest attempt at dignity revealed your most ridiculous flaws? In 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. Convinced 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. This 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. What 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. Whether 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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Muze Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1806984849
• ISBN 13: 9781806984848
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 100
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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