About the Book: Dostoevsky’s Demons (also known as The Devils or The Possessed) is a powerful political and psychological novel exploring the destructive impact of ideology and revolution. Set in 19th-century Russia, the story follows a group of radicals whose extremist views spiral into violence, chaos, and moral collapse. At the heart of the narrative is Nikolai Stavrogin, a conflicted aristocrat, and Pyotr Verkhovensky, a manipulative revolutionary bent on destabilizing society. Dostoevsky’s prophetic tale delves into nihilism, fanaticism, and human corruption, reflecting the growing unrest of Russia’s political climate. A timeless classic of Russian literature, Demonsremains strikingly relevant in its examination of radicalism and the dark side of human nature.
