"Идиот" (The Idiot) is a novel written by Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky and published in 1869. The story follows Prince Myshkin, a kind-hearted and naive man who returns to Russia after spending years in a Swiss sanatorium. His innocence and honesty contrast sharply with the corruption and moral ambiguity of the society around him. The novel explores themes of goodness, the nature of evil, and the complexities of human relationships. Through Myshkin's interactions with various characters, including Nastasya Filippovna and Parfyon Rogozhin, Dostoevsky delves into the struggles between love, desire, and societal expectations.