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Demons
Demons" also known as "The Possessed" or "The Devils" is a dark masterpiece that evokes a world where the lines between and good and evil long ago became blurred. This "Penguin Classics" edition of Fyodor Dostoyevskys "Demons" is translated by Robert A. Maguire and edited by Ronald Meyer with an introduction by Robert L. Belknap. Pyotr Verkhovensky and Nikolai Stavrogin are the leaders of a Russian revolutionary cell. Their aim is to overthrow the Tsar destroy society and seize power for themselves. Together they train terrorists who are willing to go to any lengths to achieve their goals - even if the mission means suicide. But when it seems their motley group is about to be discovered will their recruits be willing to kill one of their own
circle in order to cover their tracks? As the ensuing investigation and trial reveal the true identity of the murderer Dostoyevskys and everyones faith in humanity is tested. Partly based on the real-life case of a student murdered by his fellow revolutionaries Dostoyevskys sprawling novel is a powerful and prophetic yet lively and often comic depiction of nineteenth-century Russia and a savage indictment of the madness and nihilism of those who use violence to serve their beliefs. Robert A. Maguires superb translation captures Dostoyevskys vigorous prose. In his introduction Robert L. Belknap discusses Dostoyevskys own revolutionary activities his narrative technique and use of different genres and the background of Radicalism in Imperial Russia. Edited by Ronald Meyer this volume also
includes a chronology further reading notes and a glossary. Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoyevsky (1821-1881) was born in Moscow. From 1849-54 he lived in a convict prison and in later years his passion for gambling led him deeply into debt. His other works available in "Penguin Classics" include "Crime & Punishment" "The Idiot and Demons". If you enjoyed "Demons" you might like Joris-Karl Huysmans "The Damned (La-Bas)" also available in "Penguin Classics"."
circle in order to cover their tracks? As the ensuing investigation and trial reveal the true identity of the murderer Dostoyevskys and everyones faith in humanity is tested. Partly based on the real-life case of a student murdered by his fellow revolutionaries Dostoyevskys sprawling novel is a powerful and prophetic yet lively and often comic depiction of nineteenth-century Russia and a savage indictment of the madness and nihilism of those who use violence to serve their beliefs. Robert A. Maguires superb translation captures Dostoyevskys vigorous prose. In his introduction Robert L. Belknap discusses Dostoyevskys own revolutionary activities his narrative technique and use of different genres and the background of Radicalism in Imperial Russia. Edited by Ronald Meyer this volume also
includes a chronology further reading notes and a glossary. Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoyevsky (1821-1881) was born in Moscow. From 1849-54 he lived in a convict prison and in later years his passion for gambling led him deeply into debt. His other works available in "Penguin Classics" include "Crime & Punishment" "The Idiot and Demons". If you enjoyed "Demons" you might like Joris-Karl Huysmans "The Damned (La-Bas)" also available in "Penguin Classics"."
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