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The Possessed (The Devils): A Profound Exploration of Politics, Chaos, and Human Nature (Large Print Deluxe Hardcover Edition For Easy Reading) (Large Print Edition)
Hardcover
Series: Library of Alexandria, Book 85
General ReferenceFiction Anthologies
ISBN13: 9781806984558
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Published: Nov 15 2025
Pages: 722
Weight: 4.27
Height: 1.50 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
In The Possessed, Fyodor Dostoevsky delivers a prophetic vision of ideology run amok. When the charismatic nihilist Pyotr Verkhovensky returns home, he gathers a secret circle determined to overthrow every social and spiritual foundation.
Their chosen pawn is Nikolai Stavrogin-brilliant, enigmatic, and haunted by a hidden shame. As conspiracies tighten, old wounds reopen and the boundary between rebellion and madness dissolves.
This edition offers a clear, faithful translation that retains the psychological depth and dark humor of the original, inviting today's readers into Dostoevsky's gripping examination of power, belief, and responsibility.
What you'll discover in this modern translation:
- A Riveting Political Thriller - Watch idealism evolve into terror as radical plots spiral out of control.
- A Masterclass in Psychological Complexity - Encounter Stavrogin, Shatov, Kirillov, and a cast of unforgettable characters driven by obsession and doubt.
- An Unflinching Look at Ideology - Explore themes of atheism, faith, nationalism, and the seductive lure of chaos.
- Dostoevsky's Fiercest Social Critique - A warning against fanaticism that feels startlingly relevant today.
- Readable, Dynamic Prose - Meticulously adapted to preserve Dostoevsky's voice while engaging modern audiences.
Enter a world where ideas become demons-and demons possess the hearts of men. Read The Possessed and confront the forces still reshaping our world.
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