The Idiot
by David Fishelson, Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Name: The Idiot
Brand: David Fishelson
SKU: 9780822214243
Rating: 4.25 (30 reviews)

Highlights

Large Cast

Female

Male

120 minsUnit Set/Multiple SettingsRussian Adaptation

What readers are saying

Readers have mixed feelings about the play adaptation. While some appreciate its connection to classic Russian literature, others are unsure about the effectiveness of the adaptation compared to the original text.

Engaging connection to Russian literatureInteresting character dynamicsConfusing for those unfamiliar with the original

Synopsis

THE STORY: A young man, Leo Myshkin--called Prince Myshkin due to royal blood somewhere in his past--returns to Russia after 15 years in a Swiss institution where he was treated for severe epilepsy.

Carrying nothing but a small bundle, he is at fir

Press Reviews

"The story of a saintly, simple young man whose sheer goodness makes him the target of envy and hatred in a corrupt society. ”The amusing, baffling and ultimately terrifying world of 19th century St. Petersburg…comes boisterously to life in David Fishelson's adaptation…the impression that remains is how swiftly it moves through Dostoyevsky's intricate plot.“ —The New York Times. ”…THE IDIOT…is a thrilling [play] of Dostoyevsky's swirl of madness, sexuality, pride, greed, sacrifice and sainthood made flesh on stage in an almost unbelievably compact adaptation by David Fishelson.“ —New York Post. ”…searing…thrilling…"
— Village Voice