The Adolescent
Brief Overview
The novel "The Adolescent" by Fyodor Dostoevsky delves into the life and inner world of Arkady Dolgoruky, the illegitimate son of a wealthy landowner named Versilov. Arkady yearns for independence and dreams of wealth and power to prove his worth. He is torn between ideals and reality, facing moral dilemmas and complex relationships with those around him. In his quest to find his place in life, Arkady undergoes numerous trials that help him understand true values and achieve inner harmony. The novel explores themes of coming of age, self-discovery, and the struggle with internal contradictions.
Date of publication: 24 February 2025
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Genre: Classical literature
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