Demons
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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 Dostoyevsky's 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, Dostoyevsky's and everyone's faith in humanity is tested. Partly based on the real-life case of a student murdered by his fellow revolutionaries, Dostoyevsky's 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. Maguire's superb translation captures Dostoyevsky's vigorous prose. In his introduction, Robert L. Belknap discusses Dostoyevsky's 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 (Là-Bas) , also available in Penguin Classics.
| Best Sellers Rank | #223 in Classic Fiction (Books) |
| Country Of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Dimensions | 19.56 x 13.21 x 3.84 cm |
| Generic Name | 1 |
| Importer | Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd |
| Isbn 10 | 0141441410 |
| Isbn 13 | 978-0141441412 |
| Item Weight | 597 g |
| Language | English |
| Packer | Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd |
| Print Length | 880 pages |
| Publication Date | 27 March 2008 |
| Publisher | Penguin |
| Reading Age | 5 years and up |
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good book
good book
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The quality is good
Nice book the quality is good
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Just stop sticking stickers on the book, it's not even a barcode sticker.
The reason I gave 4 stars despite the book quality being exceptionally well is because of sticking stickers on the book, which I don't like, and while removing it the paperback colour comes along with it, just go for it with eyes closed. Print is really well to read, you won't find it hard for your eyes, and also I've got the book with minute damages only on the outside but I didn't return it because the overall quality is very good.
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Fyodor dostoevsky special
I am in love this book and cover
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Good purchase
Good purchase
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The book was received in excellent condition.
The print and paper quality are acceptable for the price point. The main pro is that the font is readable, there is no missing text.
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Love it
Awesome book
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Demons translated by robert maguire
Good quality.scary cover. Liitle bit oldish and a content full of insanity
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Must read
Loved it! Must read.Very interesting plot twist.
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Ok
Grande casa editrice. Pagine perfette, , caratteri chiari. Non vedo l’ora di farei altri acquisti di libri, sicuro che saranno i migliori.
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In insight into the human psyche
A classic book that most people are oblivious to,let alone prepared to read. I am not sure if this is the best translation. The book is a good price with free delivery. The packaging was to flimsy to transport a book.
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Très bonne édition
Très bonne édition avec notes précieuses lecture confortable comme tous les livres penguin classicisme et prix intéressantLivraison rapide et ponctuelle.
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Great
The Penguin Classic edition of Demons delivers Dostoevsky’s intense exploration of ideological extremism and moral chaos in a clear, sturdy translation with helpful notes that ground the novel’s 19th-century Russian context; the narrative is dark, psychologically sharp, and unflinching in its portrayal of characters driven by cynicism, fanaticism, and spiritual emptiness, and this edition’s supplementary material (introduction, annotations, glossary) makes the complex philosophical and historical references accessible without diluting the power of the original text, so it stands out as a reliable, thought-provoking presentation of one of Dostoevsky’s most challenging masterpieces.
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