--- product_id: 85664272 title: "The Idiot: New Translation" price: "₩57643" currency: KRW in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.kr/products/85664272-the-idiot-new-translation store_origin: KR region: South Korea --- # The Idiot: New Translation **Price:** ₩57643 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Idiot: New Translation - **How much does it cost?** ₩57643 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kr](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/85664272-the-idiot-new-translation) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Review: Hands down best translation into English of this famous book published so far - Having sampled several available English translations of this book, I have to say Ignat Avsey's is not only the most readable, but also has a rare tonal integrity and coherence for a translated book. Granted, while Russian was his mother tongue, Avsey was also British--hence occasionally Britishisms or anachronistic Anglo-slang creep into the sentences. But compared to his predecessors, such lapses are relatively few and far between. For what it's worth, here's a quick lowdown on the various translations I've looked at of this book: --Eva Martin (not bad, although her over-Anglicization is an issue) --Constance Garnett (she's my preferred translator for Chekhov's prose, but her translation of "the Idiot" is truly horrendous: over-simplified, unjustified and outright changes to the text as if she's remaking Dostoevesky's world not just linguistically, but also culturally into an unbelievable Victorian/Edwardian England) --Pevear-Volokhonsky (as you can see, one knows English, the other Russian and neither of the duo knows both languages at once: and hence theirs reads like a patchwork that approaches accuracy but seriously lacks flow; sometimes I preferred robotic google translate to PV's handiwork) --David McDuff (better than PV, but prose falls flat too often for me) --Ignat Avsey (as I've said above, a joy to read: occasional Britishisms apart, Avsey has an ear for the language and dialog that shows, making you feel like you're reading one book and author from beginning to end) Review: one of the best novels of Fyodor Dostoevsky - Great book to read ,and i find this translation is easy read compared to the other translations(so far i read different of Fyodor Dostoevsky with different translators) . The biggest problem with Fyodor Dostoevsky is his novels are never easy read. Once you complete any of his work you want to read his other work. Book delivered in good condition and delivered on time, ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #197,476 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #5,242 in Classic Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 144 Reviews | ## Images ![The Idiot: New Translation - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81z+Glib5mS.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hands down best translation into English of this famous book published so far *by R***N on 5 August 2020* Having sampled several available English translations of this book, I have to say Ignat Avsey's is not only the most readable, but also has a rare tonal integrity and coherence for a translated book. Granted, while Russian was his mother tongue, Avsey was also British--hence occasionally Britishisms or anachronistic Anglo-slang creep into the sentences. But compared to his predecessors, such lapses are relatively few and far between. For what it's worth, here's a quick lowdown on the various translations I've looked at of this book: --Eva Martin (not bad, although her over-Anglicization is an issue) --Constance Garnett (she's my preferred translator for Chekhov's prose, but her translation of "the Idiot" is truly horrendous: over-simplified, unjustified and outright changes to the text as if she's remaking Dostoevesky's world not just linguistically, but also culturally into an unbelievable Victorian/Edwardian England) --Pevear-Volokhonsky (as you can see, one knows English, the other Russian and neither of the duo knows both languages at once: and hence theirs reads like a patchwork that approaches accuracy but seriously lacks flow; sometimes I preferred robotic google translate to PV's handiwork) --David McDuff (better than PV, but prose falls flat too often for me) --Ignat Avsey (as I've said above, a joy to read: occasional Britishisms apart, Avsey has an ear for the language and dialog that shows, making you feel like you're reading one book and author from beginning to end) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ one of the best novels of Fyodor Dostoevsky *by R***K on 1 April 2015* Great book to read ,and i find this translation is easy read compared to the other translations(so far i read different of Fyodor Dostoevsky with different translators) . The biggest problem with Fyodor Dostoevsky is his novels are never easy read. Once you complete any of his work you want to read his other work. Book delivered in good condition and delivered on time, ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting character. Story of an man whose appearance and ... *by S***A on 21 July 2018* Interesting character. Story of a man whose appearance and coversation style defines himself an idiot in conventional sense. He had also received long treatment to overcome foolishness. His straightforwardness and friendly character have made him popular specially among women but his rationales were often missed. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.kr/products/85664272-the-idiot-new-translation](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/85664272-the-idiot-new-translation) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Korea* *Store origin: KR* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*