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In tracing the rise and fall of the charismatic Stavrogin and his followers, Dostoevsky explores the psychology of extremism and addresses some of the pressing ideological issues of his own day. This guide uses the Oxford World Classics edition of Devils, translated by Michael R. Katz.
Demons (pre-reform Russian: Бѣсы; post-reform Russian: Бесы, romanized: Bésy, IPA:; sometimes also called The Possessed or The Devils) is a novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky, first published in the journal The Russian Messenger in 1871–72.
- Fyodor M. Dostoyevsky, Robert A. Maguire, Ronald Meyer, Robert L. Belknap
- 1872
A super short summary: Spoiler alert! A reader finds himself in a provincial city. A powerful woman named Varvara Stavrogina gathers guests in her estate. Everyone is waiting for her son, Nikolai...
The Possessed is a novel that dramatizes the cultural and political troubles of Russia in the mid-19th century. It tells the story of a small cell of nihilist terrorists that cause chaos and commit several murders in a provincial Russian town.
The Possessed, novel by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, published in Russian in 1872 as Besy. The book, also known in English as The Devils and The Demons, is a reflection of Dostoyevsky’s belief that revolutionists possessed the soul of Russia and that, unless exorcised by a renewed faith in Orthodox.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
"The Possessed" is a captivating young adult novel written by L.J. Smith. This thrilling story combines elements of romance, supernatural phenomena, and mystery, creating a compelling narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.
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Apr 29, 2011 · The Possessed – named after Dostoevsky's novel in which a bunch of crackpots and intellectuals show off and torment each other – weaves anecdotes and literary criticism around Batuman's tales of...
