The Idiot

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Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot: 1. Return to Society

1. Return to Society

Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot

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Prince Myshkin returns to Russian society after years abroad being treated for epilepsy.

Prince Myshkin courageously returns to Russian society, after years abroad spent treating his epilepsy. Stars Paul Rhys.

In one of his most famous and personal novels, Dostoyevsky portrays the vivid inner life of Prince Myshkin, who has returned from years abroad spent trying to treat his epilepsy. 

It takes courage for him to reintroduce himself into Russian society. On the long journey home, he firsts learns the story of a woman who will dominate his life from now on.

Starring Paul Rhys

Dramatised in four parts by Melissa Murray. 

Prince Myshkin    ......    Paul Rhys 
Ganya    ......    Alex Jennings 
Rogazhin    ......    Roger Allam
Nastasya    ......    Lia Williams 
General Yepanchin    ......    David Swift
Mrs Yepanchin    ......    Paula Jacobs

Producer: Cherry Cookson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2002.

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After years spent abroad, Prince Myshkin courageously returns to Russian society

After years spent abroad being treated for epilepsy, Prince Myshkin courageously returns to Russian society. Stars Paul Rhys

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