Dostoevsky, Fyodor
Devils (Wordsworth Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781840220995
- author:
- Dostoevsky, Fyodor
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wordsworth Editions
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 720
- Dimensions:
- 19.2 x 12.6 x 4 cm
- Genre:
- Classic fiction (pre c 1945)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Devils by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a thought-provoking novel that explores the darker aspects of human nature. In 1869, a young Russian was brutally murdered, and Dostoevsky uses this real-life tragedy as the basis for his work. The novel is a satirical portrayal of a group of violent revolutionaries, whose single-mindedness and readiness for destruction are eerily familiar in today's world. At the heart of the novel is Nikolay Stavrogin, a charismatic figure with a ruthless and amoral nature. His unhappiness is revealed through a shocking confession, which has been suppressed by the censor. This novel is a prophetic account of modern morals and politics, featuring complex characters, astonishing events, and challenging ideas. With its fifty-odd characters and fifty-odd pages, Devils is a gripping and unsettling read that challenges readers to confront the darker aspects of human nature.
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