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The Possessed
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Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025502038
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 708
Weight: 2.15
Height: 1.42 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Possessed (also known as Demons or The Devils) is one of the most powerful and prophetic works in the canon of Russian literature. Written by Fyodor Dostoevsky, this masterpiece serves as both a gripping political thriller and a profound psychological exploration of the human soul. Set in a provincial Russian town, the narrative delves into the lives of a group of radical revolutionaries whose ideologies threaten to dismantle the existing social order. As their secret society descends into a spiral of manipulation, betrayal, and violence, the novel exposes the catastrophic consequences of moral and political nihilism.
At the center of the story is the enigmatic Nikolai Stavrogin, a figure of immense charisma and deep spiritual void, and the calculating Pyotr Verkhovensky, who orchestrates a web of chaos to achieve his ends. Through these complex characters, Dostoevsky examines the tension between faith and atheism, the dangers of blind fanaticism, and the fragility of societal bonds. The Possessed remains a timeless meditation on the dark side of human nature and the ideological forces that shape the modern world. This essential classic continues to resonate with readers for its intense emotional depth and its hauntingly accurate portrayal of social upheaval.
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