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The Possessed
Paperback
Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781022928015
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 538
Weight: 1.64
Height: 1.09 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Fyodor Dostoevsky's The Possessed, also known as The Devils, is a chilling exploration of nihilism and political intrigue in 19th-century Russia. This classic of Russian literature delves into the dangerous allure of radical ideologies and their devastating consequences. Dostoevsky masterfully crafts a psychological portrait of a society grappling with the rise of terrorism and revolutionary fervor.
A powerful social commentary on the seductive nature of extremism, The Possessed remains relevant for its profound insights into the human condition. This meticulously prepared edition offers readers a timeless encounter with Dostoevsky's literary genius, exploring themes of faith, doubt, and the destructive power of unchecked ambition. Experience the gripping narrative that solidified Dostoevsky's place as a master of psychological fiction and a profound observer of societal upheaval.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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