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- Language
- English
- Published in
- Publisher
- Digireads.com Publishing
- Pages
- 536
- ISBN
- 9781420956795
Subjects
Original edition details
Other editions (90)
The Possessed (plus Appendix)
2018 • Naxos AudioBooks
English
The Possessed (Barnes & Noble Classics)
2004 • Barnes & Noble Classics
English
Demons
1995 • Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
English
Demons (Penguin Classics)
2008 • Penguin
English
Demons (Penguin Classics)
2008 • Penguin Classics
English
Other editions
The Possessed (plus Appendix)
2018 • Naxos AudioBooks
English
The Possessed (Barnes & Noble Classics)
2004 • Barnes & Noble Classics
English
Demons
1995 • Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
English
Demons (Penguin Classics)
2008 • Penguin
English
Demons (Penguin Classics)
2008 • Penguin Classics
English
Demons (Vintage Classics)
2010 • Vintage
English
Devils (Oxford World's Classics)
2008 • Oxford University Press
English
Devils (Wordsworth Classics)
2010 • Wordsworth Editions Ltd.
English
Demons (World Classics)
2013 • Interactive Media
English
Demons (Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels)
2017 • Dover Publications
English
Demons Introduction by Joseph Frank
2000 • Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
English
Los demonios
2011 • Alianza Editorial
Spanish
Os demônios
2020 • Martin Claret
Portuguese
Os Demônios
2004 • Editora 34
Portuguese
THE DEVILS (Penguin Classics)
1978 • Penguin Books
English
Die Dämonen. Roman.
1997 • Piper
German
Demons (The Russian Library) (Russian Edition)
2014 • Interactive Media
English
Бесы
2013 • The Planet
Russian
Demons (The Possessed / The Devils) - The Unabridged Garnett Translation
2013 • e-artnow
English
The Possessed
1962 • Signet Classics
English
Besy
2005 • Azbuka - klassika
Russian
FEDOR DOSTOEVSKIJ - I DEMONI -
2016 • Feltrinelli
Italian
Devils (The World's Classics)
1992 • Oxford University Press
English
Los Demonios/the Demons (Spanish Edition)
2004 • Librerias Libertador
Spanish
Die Dämonen.
2003 • DTV
German
Besy: Roman v trekh chasti͡a︡kh (Dostoi͡a︡nie Rossii) (Russian Edition)
1996 • Soglasie
Russian
The Possessed (The Devils)
2015 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
English
Les Possedes (Ldp Classiques) (French Edition)
1983 • Livre de Poche
French
Les démons roman en trois parties
1995 • Actes Sud
French
Duivels
2009 • Athenaeum-Polak & Van Gennep
Demons
1994 • Knopf
English
Die Dämonen
2008 • Insel Verlag GmbH
German
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Бесы [роман]
2009 • АСТ
Russian
Die Dämonen
2012 • Anaconda Verlag
German
The Possessed
2014 • Start Classics
English
Besy
2016 • Eksmo
Russian
The Possessed
1989 • Buccaneer Books, Incorporated
English
Běsi
2000 • Academia
Croatian
Devils: The Possessed (Oxford World's Classics)
2000 • Oxford University Press
English
Besy
2008 • Eksmo
Russian
Böse Geister.
1998 • Ammann
German
Böse Geister.
2000 • Fischer
German
Devils
2013 • Recorded Books
English
I demoni (Italian Edition)
2012 • Garzanti Classici
Italian
Die Dämonen: Die Besessenen: Dostojewskis letzte anti-nihilistische Arbeit (Ein Klassiker der russischen Literatur) (German Edition)
2014 • e-artnow
Croatian
Possessed or the Devils
2014 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
English
Besy
1993 • Znanie Bookstore
Russian
Devils
2005 • Wordsworth Editions
English
The Possessed
1978 • Modern Library
English
Demons (Everyman's Library CLASSICS)
2000 • Everyman's Library
English
Les démons Les possédés
1997 • Gallimard
French
Die Dämonen In der Übersetzung von Hermann Röhl
2015 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
German
I demoni
2011 • Newton Compton
Italian
Die Dämonen. Roman.
1996 • Insel, Frankfurt
German
Possessed The Devils
2011 • The Floating Press
English
The Possessed: The Devils
2006 • BiblioBazaar
English
Possessed
1994 • Vintage
English
Demons A Novel in Three Parts
1994 • Vintage
English
The Possessed: The Devils
2003 • Nuvision Publications
English
Die Dämonen.
1996 • Piper
German
Besy
2010 • Eksmo
Russian
The Possessed: The Devils
2006 • BiblioBazaar
English
The Possessed: (The Devils)
2009 • ezReads LLC
English
The Possessed (The Devils)
2004 • Digireads.com
English
Besi
1999 • Koch, Neff & Oetinger & Co
Russian
The Possessed
2016 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
English
The Possessed
1962 • Signet Classics
English
The Possessed,
1978 • Random House
English
Besy
1994 • Gumanitarnoe agentstvo " Akademicheskii proekt "
Russian
Possessed
2017 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
English
Böse Geister.
1998 • Ammann
German
Les Démons
2014 • Storylab Editions
French
The Possessed The Devils
2004 • Kessinger Publishing, LLC
English
Besy: Roman v trekh chasti͡a︡kh (Romany v shesti tomakh / F.M. Dostoevskiĭ) (Russian Edition)
1995 • Bibliopolis
Russian
Demonii (T10) (Romanian Edition)
2012 • Editura Polirom
Romanian
Besy. Roman v treh chastiah / Devils. Novel in three parts (Russian Edition) (Shkolniy knigochei.)
1993 • Sovremennik, Moscow
Russian
Die Dämonen
2017 • Hofenberg Digital
Die Dämonen.
1990 • Artemis & Winkler
German
Possessed (Annotated)
2016 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Die Teufel
2010 • Anker E-books
Demonios (Spanish Edition)
1998 • Alianza
Spanish
Los demonios
2000 • Alianza Editorial, S. A.
Spanish
Les Possedes (French Edition)
1974 • French & European Pubns
French
The Possessed (Barnes & Noble Classics Series)
2009 • Barnes & Noble Classics
English
The Possessed
2015 • Xist Publishing
English
Besy
2018 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Russian
Les Possédés
1871 • Bibebook
Demons
2013 • e-artnow
English
“Die” Dämonen Roman in drei Teilen
1994 • Aufbau-Verlag
German
Die Dämonen
1990 • Winkler
German
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Reviewers widely praise the book as a masterful and profoundly insightful work, showcasing Dostoevsky's unparalleled genius in exploring human nature and psychology. Many highlight its timeless relevance, noting how it offers prophetic insights into political movements, societal decay, and enduring human behaviors like manipulation, corruption, and ideological possession. The novel is celebrated for its rich philosophical, political, and social themes, delving into complex questions of faith, atheism, morality, and despotism. Readers found the intricate plot and detailed narrative engaging, leaving a lasting impact and prompting deep thought long after the final page. Despite its challenging nature, the book is often described as a masterpiece, with its harrowing intensity balanced by moments of dark humor and comical characterizations.
However, many reviewers acknowledge that reading this book is a demanding experience. It is frequently described as difficult, heavy, and emotionally exhausting due to its dense themes and considerable length. The pacing can be slow or dragging, particularly in the initial sections, which some found tiresome or even sleep-inducing. Several readers encountered morally challenging or disturbing content, which pushed their personal limits and required significant emotional resilience. A few critics also suggested that the novel, while brilliant, might not be Dostoevsky's most accessible work, with some finding its descriptions overly detailed or its satirical nuances requiring considerable historical background to fully grasp.
Ultimately, "Demons" emerges as a powerful and complex literary achievement, considered a masterpiece by the majority of its readers, despite the difficulties it presents. It is highly recommended for those who appreciate deep psychological and philosophical exploration, as well as political satire and critiques of radical ideologies. Readers interested in understanding historical foreshadowing and the enduring patterns of human behavior will find it particularly rewarding. However, it is best suited for Dostoevsky enthusiasts or those prepared for a challenging, yet profoundly impactful, literary journey, rather than readers seeking a light or easily digestible narrative, or those sensitive to dark and unsettling themes.
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