A Raw Youth

What does it mean to come of age in a world full of chaos and contradictions? A Raw Youth (1875), also published as The Adolescent, by Fyodor Dostoevsky, is a profound exploration of youth, family conflict, and the struggle for self-definition in a turbulent society. The novel follows Arkady Dolgoruky, the illegitimate son of a wealthy landowner, who is caught between ambition and insecurity, idealism and disillusionment.
Desperate to establish his independence and prove his worth, Arkady confronts questions of morality, pride, and purpose-while grappling with the shadow of his father's influence and the pull of Russia's shifting cultural landscape. Blending psychological depth with philosophical insight, Dostoevsky examines themes of generational conflict, social change, and the eternal quest for truth. Although less famous than Crime and Punishment or The Brothers Karamazov, this novel is a hidden gem that reveals Dostoevsky's unmatched ability to portray the complexities of the human soul. ?? Click "Buy Now" and experience Dostoevsky's powerful coming-of-age story of rebellion, ambition, and identity.