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Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot: 4.  Feelings and Fear

Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot

4.  Feelings and Fear

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Nastasya and Aglaya discuss their feelings for Myshkin, as he begins to fear for his life.

Nastasya and Aglaya meet to talk over their feelings for Prince Myshkin - as he begins to fear for his life. 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. 

Nastasya and Aglaya meet to talk over their feelings for the Prince. Although still emotionally involved with Rogozhin, Nastasya is determined to marry the Prince which is heartbreaking news for Aglaya who really loves him. 

The Prince's health is on a knife-edge, and he begins to fear for his life.

Starring Paul Rhys

Dramatised by Melissa Murray.

Paul Rhys  …. Prince Myshkin
Roger Allam  …. Rogazhin
Alex Jennings  ….  Ganya
Lia Williams ….  Nastasya
David Swift …. General Yepanchin
Gerard McDermott  …. Lebedev
Paula Jacobs …. Mrs Yepanchin
Tracy-Ann Oberman  …. Aglaya
Carl Prekopp  …. Kolya
Jemma Churchill  …. Varya
Martin Hyder  …. Footman

Producer: Cherry Cookson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in Novmeber 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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