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Set against the backdrop of 1860s Russia, the novel explores the chaos that ensues in a town during an attempted revolution orchestrated by Pyotr Verkhovensky. Through its political and social satire, it highlights the dangers of rising nihilism and its impact on morality. Dostoevsky delves into the complexities of human psychology amid societal upheaval, reflecting his profound insights into the human condition. This work stands as a significant commentary on the era's tumultuous political landscape and is regarded as one of Dostoevsky's major literary achievements.
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Demons, Fjodor Michailowitsch Dostojewski
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- Released
- 2007
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- Title
- Demons
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Read & Co. Classics
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 750
- ISBN13
- 9781408633656
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, World Literature, Horror
- First published
- 1872
- Original title
- Бесы
- Rating
- 4.3 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of 1860s Russia, the novel explores the chaos that ensues in a town during an attempted revolution orchestrated by Pyotr Verkhovensky. Through its political and social satire, it highlights the dangers of rising nihilism and its impact on morality. Dostoevsky delves into the complexities of human psychology amid societal upheaval, reflecting his profound insights into the human condition. This work stands as a significant commentary on the era's tumultuous political landscape and is regarded as one of Dostoevsky's major literary achievements.