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The Idiot (Dramatized)

By: Fyodor Dostoevsky
Narrated by: Edward Asner, Kate Asner, Angela Bettis, Arye Gross, John Kapelos, Robert Machray, Jon Matthews
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David Fishelson has transformed Dostoyevsky’s The Idiot into a spellbinding drama that illuminates the titanic novel. In The Idiot, meet the kindly, childlike Prince Myshkin, as he returns to the decadent social whirl of 1860s St. Petersburg. The two most beautiful, sought-after women in the town compete for his affections, in a duel that grows increasingly dangerous.

©1993 David Fishelson (P)1993 L.A. Theatre Works Classics Drama & Plays

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In L.A. Theatre Works' compelling production of Dostoyevsky's classic The Idiot, two beautiful women compete for the affections of a naïve young man, Prince Myshkin, who has recently returned to St. Petersburg's decadent social scene after a stint in a Swiss sanatorium. Recorded in front of a live audience, this stage production features a cast of notable Hollywood actors including Edward Asner, Kate Asner, and Angela Bettis, whose captivating performances will draw listeners into the story. With its crisp acting and clear acoustics, this production of The Idiot brings a modern edge to one of the most important novels of the Golden Age of Russian literature.
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I really enjoyed this production of The Idiot and understand it had to be shortened for this production but I felt it left out too much. The ending is not there and this version carries none of the philosophical weight as the original. All and all, it’s a good production and worthy of ones time and money to listen but wish there was more to it.

Entertaining but incomplete

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The acting is actually quite well-done and is worth a listen to anyone interested in a much shorter version of the Idiot. The ending wasn't a happy ending and the plot moved so quickly at times that it was hard to keep up with what was happening. Many of the choices the main character made were naive and at certain points in the narrative I thought for sure he was gonna get himself killed.

Straight and to the point dramatic narrative of the Idiot.

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I thoroughly enjoyed the performance of the narrators. The voices for the characters were spot on, making the experience incredibly entertaining and enjoyable to listen to. It’s a shame the length was so short, but overall, it served as a quick and captivating introduction to The Idiot. I’ll definitely be reading the full book!

✨Amazing Performance✨

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It was entertaining but confusing because I am not familiar with the characters and the story.

Confusing if you haven’t read book

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