The Idiot (explanatory notes, complete navigation, illustrated)

Russian classic literature famously probes the depths of the human soul. Readers of English translations are probably unaware of Russian ethnic and religious customs, geography, political trends, numerous references to persons and events of Russian history that are mentioned in the novel.
This edition includes about 100 notes with explanation of all major terms, names, places and other specific details of the Russian cultural and historical background, including biographical facts from Dostoevsky's personal life.
Russian writers often use French words that usually are left untranslated in English editions. In this edition all French words are explained with English equivalents.
This edition includes excellent navigation tools to the contents and all endnotes.
Illustrations by a talented Russian illustrator Andrey Ushyn skillfully captured the mood of The Idiot novel.