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The Possessed (The Devils) - cover

The Possessed (The Devils)

Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Publisher: Wildside Press

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Summary

In The Possessed, Fyodor Dostoevsky tells the gripping tale of a small Russian town overtaken by political turmoil. A group of revolutionaries, led by the cunning Pyotr Verkhovensky, seeks to upend the social order with radical ideas. Amidst this chaos, the enigmatic Nikolai Stavrogin grapples with his own inner demons and moral dilemmas. As tensions rise, the town plunges into violence and disorder, revealing the dangerous consequences of extreme beliefs.
 
This powerful novel explores themes of ideology, faith, and the human spirit, making it a timeless classic of Russian literature.
Available since: 06/06/2024.
Print length: 598 pages.

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