The Possessed or, The Devils

Ah, the dangers of nihilism and the mind of man. One small town in Russia plots a revolution with the mastermind, Pyotr Verkhovensky at its head. Dostoyevsky, fresh off the boat from his stint in Siberian exile, wrote this wonderful allegory of the consequences of political nihilism. A must read for all fans of Dostoyevsky.

The Possessed or, The Devils by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a Philosophical and Psychological Novel first published in 1872 in Russia.

A Look Inside
“There was nothing Varvara Petrovna feared as much as humor.”
“I’d prefer you weren’t known as an atheist, I’d prefer it now especially.”
“Mysteries, secrets! Why are there suddenly so many mysteries and secrets?”
― Fyodor Dostoevsky, The Possessed (The Devils)

About the Book
Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel "The Possessed," sometimes referred to as "The Devils," was originally published in 1872. The story, which takes place in 19th-century Russia, centers on a fictional village that goes through significant social and political changes and becomes a center for radical ideas and revolutionary activity. Every character in the book represents a distinct facet of Russian culture. Despite his charm, Nikolai Stavrogin, the main character, is a fascinating and engaging person who is emotionally distant from the villagers and ethically dubious. The main battle starts when Pyotr Verkhovensky, the fervent and obsessed leader of a group of disgruntled intellectuals known as the "nechaevists," tries to instigate a violent rebellion in the town. Verkhovensky's goal is to destroy well-established social structures and replace them with a nihilistic ideology that puts chaos and destruction first. When Skotoprigonyevsk's nechaevist movement picks up steam and collapses into chaos, devastating results follow. After being released from exile in Siberia, Dostoevsky wrote four magnum opuses, foreseeing the disastrous outcomes that may result from the widespread moral and political nihilism that swept Russia in the 1860s. One such work is The Possessed.

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Books Specifics
● Original 1871 Text
● Classic Anti-nihilistic, Satirical Novel

Annotated Content
• Historical Context
• Detailed 19th Century Historical bullet pointed context

Author
Dostoyevsky is widely recognized as one of the greatest novelists of all time. His theories influenced literary modernism, existentialism, and numerous schools of psychology, theology, and literary criticism. His works are frequently referred to as prophetic since he properly foresaw how Russia's revolutionaries would act if they gained power. He was also well-known as a journalist throughout his lifetime.