The Dream of a Ridiculous Man

We present the audiobook “The Dream of a Ridiculous Man” in a vivid performance by Valery Garkalin, People’s Artist of Russia.

“[A Fantastic Story]” by F. M. Dostoevsky is a brief and poignant text with a powerful philosophical resonance. Its hero is a foolish and lonely man, driven into his fears and complexes, who has lost hope and faith—and comes to the decision to end his life. But, while dozing off with a revolver in his hand, he sees a dream that becomes a shock and an awakening: it overturns his views, changes his attitude toward people, and gives him a sense of new meaning in existence.

“...I saw the truth; I saw and know that people can be beautiful and happy without losing the ability to live on earth. I don’t want to and can’t believe that evil is a normal condition for people...“