The Possessed (The Devils‪)‬

The Possessed, also translated as The Devils or Demons, is Dostoyevsky’s fiercely political novel of a provincial town where revolutionary ideas, vanity, and the conservative establishment’s ineptitude collide. Through Verkhovensky, Shatov, Stavrogin, Stepan Trofimovich, and Kirilov he stages the ideological chaos of late imperial Russia. It is a book about possession by theories, and about a society that cannot laugh them off.

This special edition has been created with accessibility in mind. It features a fully adjustable coloured overlay system designed to support readers with Irlen Syndrome, dyslexia, or visual stress. By reducing visual strain and allowing each reader to customise their experience, this edition makes Dostoyevsky’s ideological narrative more comfortable and enjoyable to read.

Rediscover the ideological storm of a provincial Russia of The Possessed (The Devils) in a format thoughtfully crafted to be more inclusive for all readers.