An Honest Thief
audiobook (Unabridged) ∣ A Tale of Guilt, Redemption, and the Complexity of Human Nature--A Modern Translation--Adapted for the Contemporary Reader · The Library of Alexandria
By Fyodor Dostoevsky
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Can a thief be truly honest?
In An Honest Thief, Fyodor Dostoevsky presents a deeply human and morally complex tale that explores the boundaries between honesty and deception. The story revolves around Emelyan Ilyich, a down-and-out drunkard who is given shelter by the narrator. He seems harmless, pitiful even—until a betrayal forces a painful revelation. But is Emelyan truly a criminal, or is he a man burdened by guilt, shame, and an unshakable conscience?
Told with Dostoevsky's signature psychological insight, An Honest Thief is a brief yet powerful exploration of human nature—one that examines the frailty of moral integrity, the weight of regret, and the complexity of redemption.
What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation:
More than just a story about theft, An Honest Thief is a meditation on the weight of a guilty conscience and the quiet dignity of the human spirit.
What makes a man truly honest—his actions or his remorse?
Get your copy today and experience one of Dostoevsky's most poignant and thought-provoking short stories.
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