A gripping tale of ambition, idealism, and moral struggle—A Raw Youth (also known as The Adolescent) is one of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's most profound psychological novels. Set in 19th-centur
A gripping tale of ambition, idealism, and moral struggle—A Raw Youth (also known as The Adolescent) is one of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's most profound psychological novels. Set in 19th-century Russia, the novel follows Arkady Dolgoruky, a young man filled with dreams of wealth and power. As the illegitimate son of a landowner, he struggles to carve his path in a world of deceit, corruption, and conflicting ideologies. His obsession with Napoleon's success and a secret document he possesses drive him into a web of manipulation, betrayal, and self-discovery. With Dostoyevsky's signature philosophical depth, A Raw Youth explores social class struggles, generational conflicts, and the eternal battle between innocence and cynicism. This psychological masterpiece is a must-read for those fascinated by human nature, morality, and existential dilemmas.
