An Unpleasant Predicament: A Darkly Comic Tale of Pride, Chaos, and Social Satire (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)

What if your grand gesture of kindness turned into your most humiliating moment?

In An Unpleasant Predicament, Fyodor Dostoevsky delivers a sharp-witted, satirical novella that follows the misadventures of Ivan Ivanovich Pralinsky, an arrogant government official who considers himself a progressive and benevolent leader. In an impulsive decision to demonstrate his goodwill, he crashes the wedding of a low-ranking employee-only to find himself caught in a series of humiliations and comic misfortunes.

As Pralinsky's self-image unravels before an audience that neither respects nor welcomes him, Dostoevsky crafts a biting critique of vanity, bureaucracy, and the delusions of self-importance.

What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation:

• A Darkly Humorous Social Satire - Experience Dostoevsky's sharp critique of hypocrisy, pride, and class dynamics.
• A Masterful Exploration of Human Vanity - Witness how arrogance and self-delusion lead to inevitable downfall.
• A Fresh, Accessible Translation - This adaptation preserves Dostoevsky's wit and insight while making the story engaging for modern readers.
• A Timeless Reflection on Status and Power - Discover how Pralinsky's predicament mirrors the universal struggles of ego and self-deception.

More than just a humorous story, An Unpleasant Predicament is a profound examination of social hierarchy, personal pride, and the fine line between dignity and disgrace.

Can a man's good intentions save him from his own arrogance?

Get your copy today and experience one of Dostoevsky's most entertaining and thought-provoking novellas.