The Dream of a Ridiculous Man

A man on the brink of ending his life is given a vision that changes everything. In this short yet deeply moving tale, Fyodor Dostoevsky explores the themes of hopelessness, moral awakening, and the nature of truth. The narrator—deemed "ridiculous" by others—has lost all faith in life and decides to end it. But on the eve of his planned suicide, he experiences a vivid dream that transports him to...