The Idiot (in two parts) by Dostoevsky... The Idiot is one of Dostoevsky's most famous novels, enjoying enduring popularity and continuous reprinting in every language. Like most of Dostoevsky's works, this novel delves into the human psyche and its inner conflicts, showcasing a condensation of emotions and desires. Dostoevsky chose his characters from archetypes that embody a mass of tendencies and suffering. Prince Myshkin, for example, suffers from a form of epilepsy, yet at the same time is characterized by kindness, a willingness to sacrifice, and a willingness to forgive, earning him the nickname "the Idiot." The novel begins by presenting a picture of the princess's life, a reflection of Russian society, before he visits his cousin in St. Petersburg, meets her daughters, and experiences a whirlwind of emotions that profoundly impact his life. In this novel, as in most of his works, Dostoevsky pours something of himself, his thoughts, and his life into the characters, particularly the prince, who is torn between his love for Aglaya—his true love, though she constantly mocks him—and his love for Anastasia, the beloved of all, whom he loves with compassion, even though he describes her as flawed and ill. Sami al-Durubi's translation is not merely a rendering into Arabic; it is the creative work of a translator who adores Dostoevsky's works, delivering a masterpiece that Arabic readers have acknowledged as unparalleled.