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Dream of a Ridiculous Man, Paperback by Fyodor, Dostoyevsky, Mikhailovich; Ga.... Dream of a Ridiculous Man, Paperback by Fyodor, Dostoyevsky, Mikhailovich; Garnett, Constance Black; MyBook, ISBN 1544838913, ISBN-13 9781544838915, Brand New, Free shipping in the US "The Dream of a Ridiculous Man" is a short story by Fyodor Dostoyevsky written in 1877. It chronicles the experiences of a man who decides that there is nothing of any value in the world. Slipping into nihilism with the “terrible anguish” he is determined to commit suicide. A chance encounter with a young girl, however, begins the man on a journey that re-instills a love for his fellow man. It was first published in A Writer's BBC production called "The Dream" (1990) was adapted by Murray Watts from "The Dream of a Ridiculous Man". "The Dream" is a monologue. The director was Norman Stone ("Shadowlands") and it stars Jeremy Irons.