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The narrative revolves around Stepan Trofimovitch Verhovensky, a progressive patriot in a town recently stirred by unusual events. His character is defined by a deep-seated desire to play the role of a "persecuted" man, which elevates his self-image and vanity. The story draws parallels to Gulliver's experience, highlighting how habit can distort perception and identity. Despite his self-importance, Stepan is portrayed as an excellent man, suggesting a blend of earnestness and the absurdity of his self-created persona.
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The Possessed (The Devils), Fjodor Michailowitsch Dostojewski
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- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- The Possessed (The Devils)
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Simon & Brown
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 726
- ISBN13
- 9781731705518
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- The narrative revolves around Stepan Trofimovitch Verhovensky, a progressive patriot in a town recently stirred by unusual events. His character is defined by a deep-seated desire to play the role of a "persecuted" man, which elevates his self-image and vanity. The story draws parallels to Gulliver's experience, highlighting how habit can distort perception and identity. Despite his self-importance, Stepan is portrayed as an excellent man, suggesting a blend of earnestness and the absurdity of his self-created persona.