Demons

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Set in 19th-century Russia, the narrative follows Pyotr Verkhovensky and Nikolai Stavrogin, leaders of a revolutionary cell bent on overthrowing the Tsar and seizing power. As they train a group of terrorists willing to commit suicide for their cause, tensions rise when a murder within the group threatens to expose them. Dostoyevsky explores themes of morality, faith, and the consequences of nihilism, drawing inspiration from a real-life murder case. The novel serves as both a vivid portrayal of the era and a critique of the destructive nature of extremist beliefs.