Dostoevsky, Fyodor

Devils (Oxford World's Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9780199540495
author:: Dostoevsky, Fyodor
format:: Paperback
publisher:: OUP Oxford
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2008
Pages:: 800
Dimensions:: 128mm X 196mm
Genre:: Classic fiction
Condition:: New
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Devils, translated by Oxford University Press, is a powerful exploration of the dangers of radicalism and the devastating consequences of unchecked ideology. First published in 1871-2, this novel weaves a complex and thought-provoking tale of a small provincial town torn apart by the influence of a group of modish radicals. Dostoevsky's vivid portrayal of the destructive power of rational delusions is both humorous and unsettling, making for a compelling and unsettling read. The novel's plot is loosely based on a notorious case of political murder, and Dostoevsky masterfully weaves together themes of suicide, rape, and scandal to create a gripping narrative of political evil. This new translation includes the previously omitted chapter, "Stavrogin's Confession", which adds depth and complexity to the story. For readers interested in exploring the darker aspects of human nature and the dangers of unchecked ideology, Devils is a thought-provoking and unsettling read.

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