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Demons
Pyotr Verkhovensky and Nikolai Stavrogin are the leaders of a Russian revolutionary cell. Their aim is to overthrow the Tsar, destroy society and seize power for themselves. Together they train terrorists who are willing to go to any lengths to achieve their goals - even if the mission means suicide.
Demons, also known as The Possessed or The Devils, is a dark masterpiece that evokes a world where the lines between and good and evil long ago became blurred. This
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A major new translation of one of Dostoyevsky's four great novels.
Demons presents Pyotr and Stavrogin as the leaders of a Russian revolutionary cell, with an ambitious aim to overthrow the Tsar, dismantle society, and seize power for themselves. Together, they train terrorists who are willing to go to any lengths to achieve their objectives— even if the mission means suicide.
But when it seems the group is about to be discovered, a critical question arises: will their recruits be willing to kill one of their own circle to cover their tracks? Partly based on the real-life case of a student murdered by his fellow revolutionaries, Dostoyevsky's sprawling novel offers a powerful and prophetic, yet lively and often comic depiction of nineteenth-century Russia. It serves as a savage indictment of the madness and self-destruction inherent in those who use violence to serve their beliefs.
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Demons is widely acclaimed for its profound exploration of psychological and political themes, with Nietzsche highlighting Dostoyevsky as a significant influence, even more so than Stendhal. The novel's portrayal of characters grappling with ideological and moral dilemmas is often praised for its depth and insight. Dostoyevsky's ability to delve into the complexities of the human mind earns appreciation, demonstrating his exceptional psychological acumen.
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ISBN: 9780141441412
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 March 2008
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Contributors:
- Contributions by Joanna Moorhead
- Introduction by Robert Belknap
- Translated by Robert Maguire
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 40.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 597g
Pages: 880
About the Author
Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoyevsky was born in Moscow in 1821. His first story to be published, 'Poor Folk' (1846), was a great success. Most of his important works were written after 1864: Notes from Underground (1864), Crime and Punishment (1865-6), The Gambler (1866), The Idiot (1869), The Devils (1871) and The Brothers Karamazov (1880).
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