An Unpleasant Predicament by Fyodor Dostoevsky
In this satirical tale, the story unfolds during a wedding reception where a pompous and self-important civil servant, Ivan Ilyich Pralinsky, decides to make an unexpected visit to the home of one of his subordinates, Pseldonimov, who is getting married. Pralinsky, driven by a sudden urge to demonstrate his democratic spirit and benevolence, believes his presence will be a grand gesture of goodwill. However, his arrival disrupts the celebration, leading to a series of awkward and comical situations that highlight the absurdity of social pretensions and the disconnect between societal roles and genuine human connection.
The 17000th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1862
- Nationality
- Russian
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 20-30
- Original Language
- Russian
- Avg User Rating
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(4.5)
- Alternate Titles
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- A Disgraceful Affair
- A Nasty Anecdote
- A Nasty Story
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