Demons by Fyodor Dostoevsky
"The Possessed" is a complex political novel set in a provincial Russian town, exploring the destructive influence of radical ideologies on society. The narrative revolves around a group of revolutionaries, their philosophical debates and their destructive actions, driven by nihilism and anarchism. The story is a critique of the political and social chaos of the time, showcasing the author's deep understanding of human psychology and his profound insights into the human condition. It is an exploration of faith, reason, and the nature of freedom and is considered one of the most significant works of Russian literature.
The 135th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1872
- Nationality
- Russian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 500-800
- Words
- 332,000
- Original Language
- Russian
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- 2nd on Best Foreign Work of Fiction Chosen by Francophone Writers (French literary magazine Transfuge)
- 11th on In Which These Are the 100 Greatest Novels (ThisRecording.com)
- 13th on El Pais Favorite Books of 100 Spanish Authors (El Pais)
- 17th on The Main Works of Russian literature (Polka Academy)
- 53rd on The 100 Best Books of World Literature (ABC.es)
- 57th on Pour une Bibliothèque Idéale (Raymond Queneau)
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- 84th on The Top 10: The Greatest Books of All Time (The Top 10 (Book))
- 89th on The 100 Greatest Novels (greatbooksguide.com)
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- Top 100 Works in World Literature (Norwegian Book Clubs, with the Norwegian Nobel Institute)