The Dream of a Ridiculous Man is a short story written by the renowned Russian author Fyodor Dostoyevsky. The story is narrated by a man who feels that he is ridiculous and has lost all faith in humanity. He decides to take his own life but has a dream that changes his perspective on life.In the dream, the man finds himself in a utopian world where everyone is happy and kind to one another. However, he realizes that this world is not real and that he is the only one who can bring love and kindness to the real world.The story explores themes of redemption, the human condition, and the power of love and kindness. Dostoyevsky's writing is characterized by his deep understanding of human psychology and his ability to convey complex emotions through his characters.The Dream of a Ridiculous Man is a thought-provoking and insightful read that will leave readers reflecting on their own lives and the world around them.I have mentioned that I dropped asleep unawares and even seemed to be still reflecting on the same subjects. I suddenly dreamt that I picked up the revolver and aimed it straight at my heart - my heart, and not my head; and I had determined beforehand to fire at my head, at my right temple. After aiming at my chest I waited a second or two, and suddenly my candle, my table, and the wall in front of me began moving and heaving. I made haste to pull the trigger.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.