Description
In this profound exploration of youth and identity, Arkady Dolgoruky, an illegitimate son, navigates the complex and often tumultuous relationship with his enigmatic father. Driven by a desire for recognition and armed with a perceived secret weapon, Arkady plunges into the social and emotional landscape of 1870s Russia, facing a series of blunders and humiliations with youthful exuberance. Dostoevsky masterfully captures adolescence as a period of intense uncertainty and burgeoning possibility, blending high comedy with moments of deep pathos. Told through the fresh, naive, and unforgettable voice of its nineteen-year-old narrator, this novel offers a unique and vibrant perspective on the search for meaning in a disordered world.
Available Editions
hardcover
Everyman's Library
Published Nov 4, 2003
520 pages
ISBN: 9781400041183
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Details
First Published
1875
Language
eng
Translation
From: rus
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Adolescent by Fyodor Dostoevsky.