An Unpleasant Predicament
audiobook (Unabridged) ∣ A Darkly Comic Tale of Pride, Chaos, and Social Satire--A Modern Translation--Adapted for the Contemporary Reader · The Library of Alexandria
By Fyodor Dostoevsky
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What if your grand gesture of kindness turned into your most humiliating moment?
In An Unpleasant Predicament, Fyodor Dostoevsky delivers a sharp-witted, satirical novella that follows the misadventures of Ivan Ivanovich Pralinsky, an arrogant government official who considers himself a progressive and benevolent leader. In an impulsive decision to demonstrate his goodwill, he crashes the wedding of a low-ranking employee—only to find himself caught in a series of humiliations and comic misfortunes.
As Pralinsky's self-image unravels before an audience that neither respects nor welcomes him, Dostoevsky crafts a biting critique of vanity, bureaucracy, and the delusions of self-importance.
What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation:
More than just a humorous story, An Unpleasant Predicament is a profound examination of social hierarchy, personal pride, and the fine line between dignity and disgrace.
Can a man's good intentions save him from his own arrogance?
Get your copy today and experience one of Dostoevsky's most entertaining and thought-provoking novellas.
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