The Dream of a Ridiculous Man is a short story written by the Russian author Fyodor Dostoyevsky. The story follows the narrator, a man who believes himself to be ridiculous, as he experiences a vivid dream that changes his perspective on life. In the dream, the man travels to another world where he witnesses the suffering of others and realizes the importance of compassion and love. He also comes to understand that his own life has meaning and purpose, and he is filled with a newfound sense of hope and joy. The Dream of a Ridiculous Man is a powerful exploration of the human condition, and Dostoyevsky's masterful prose and insightful commentary make it a timeless classic of Russian literature.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.