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The Possessed
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Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025529660
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 760
Weight: 2.30
Height: 1.51 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Possessed is a towering achievement in world literature, serving as a chillingly prophetic exploration of the destructive forces of nihilism and political extremism. Set in a provincial Russian town, the narrative follows a cell of revolutionaries whose radical ideals lead to a spiraling descent into violence, betrayal, and chaos. At the heart of the story are two enigmatic figures: the charismatic yet morally hollow Nikolai Stavrogin and the manipulative, cold-blooded Pyotr Verkhovensky. Their influence over a diverse group of intellectuals and social climbers exposes the fragility of the societal fabric and the dark depths of the human psyche.
Fyodor Dostoyevsky expertly weaves a complex tapestry of philosophical debate and psychological suspense, questioning the consequences of abandoning spiritual and moral foundations in favor of absolute secularism. The work is both a scathing social satire and a profound tragedy, capturing the tensions of a society on the brink of revolution. With its rich characterizations and intense ideological conflicts, The Possessed remains an essential study of the intersection between personal identity and collective obsession. It stands as one of the most significant political novels ever written, offering timeless insights into the nature of power, belief, and the human condition.
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