Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Oh, Fyodor Mikhailovich, you've done it again!

I've been watching this Russian miniseries on Youtube of Dostoevsky's The Idiot. It's very powerful. The premise of the book is what would happen if a truly Christ-like individual appeared in 19th century Russian society. Because he is so nice, kind, gentle, forgiving and trusting, everyone assumes he is a a half-wit; an idiot.

Check it out here if you are interested. It has English subtitles. It's difficult to say if it would be as powerful if you haven't read the book, but I trust it would be.

2 comments:

noah! said...

i've gotta read that book

zach harrison said...

Looks like Noah and I have to do the same thing.