The Possessed (The Devils)
Publisher Description
One of Dostoyevsky's most famous novels, this 1872 work utilizes five main characters and their philosophical ideas to describe the political chaos of Imperial Russia in the nineteenth century. Based on an actual event involving the murder of a revolutionary by his comrades, this novel depicts a band of ruthless radicals attempting to incite revolt in their small, rural community.
Customer Reviews
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Excellent book, excellent characterization of "revolutionaries," applicable to the leftist cultists playing for power by preying on society today.