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Literary Fiction· Russia

The Possessed

by Fyodor Dostoevsky
Aggregate Editorial Score42/100
Times Literary Supplement
Published 1872704 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Fyodor Dostoevsky's The Possessed (1872) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. Dostoevsky's satirical attack on Russian nihilism and the revolutionary movement follows a group of radicals whose abstract philosophies lead to murder. Based on a real political murder, it is prophetically accurate about the destructive logic of ideology. Themes of nihilism, revolution, ideology run through the work. The book has received recognition from Times Literary Supplement 1872.

Book Details

AuthorFyodor Dostoevsky
Published1872
Country of Origin🇷🇺 Russia
LanguageEnglish
Pages704
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780679734512
Editorial Score42/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇷🇺 Russia

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Awards & Recognition

Times Literary Supplement
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Fyodor Dostoevsky
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Possessed about?

Dostoevsky's satirical attack on Russian nihilism and the revolutionary movement follows a group of radicals whose abstract philosophies lead to murder. Based on a real political murder, it is prophetically accurate about the destructive logic of ideology.

Who wrote The Possessed?

The Possessed was written by Fyodor Dostoevsky, from Russia. First published in 1872.

What awards has The Possessed won?

The Possessed has received the following awards and honours: Times Literary Supplement 1872.

Is The Possessed worth reading?

The Possessed is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 12/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in nihilism, revolution, ideology.

Where can I buy The Possessed?

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What category is The Possessed?

The Possessed is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is The Possessed from?

The Possessed originates from Russia's literary tradition. Explore more books from Russia on our country page.

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