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1. Return to Society

Prince Myshkin courageously returns to Russian society, after years abroad spent treating his epilepsy. Stars Paul Rhys.

The vivid inner life of Prince Myshkin, who returns from years abroad spent trying to treat his epilepsy.

It takes courage to reintroduce himself into Russian society.

On the long rain journey home, he firsts learns the story of a woman who will dominate his life from now on.

This is one of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's most famous and personal novels

Starring Paul Rhys

Dramatised in four parts by Melissa Murray.

Prince Myshkin ...... Paul Rhys
Ganya ...... Alex Jennings
Rogazhin ...... Roger Allam
Nastasya ...... Lia Williams
General Yepanchin ...... David Swift
Mrs Yepanchin ...... Paula Jacobs

Producer: Cherry Cookson

First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in October 2002.

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