Dostoyevsky novel about a “positively beautiful man,” with “The”

The answer to the crossword question is ‘The Idiot‘, a novel by Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky. The book tells the story of Prince Myshkin, a man who returns to Russia after a long period abroad in a sanatorium to treat his epilepsy. Myshkin is often described as a “positively beautiful man” because of his gentle, kind and selfless nature, which makes him stand out from other characters in the novel who are often scheming and self-interested. The novel is known for its exploration of philosophical themes such as morality, identity, and the nature of society, and is considered one of Dostoevsky’s greatest works.