Demons (The Possessed / The Devils) - The Unabridged Garnett Translation (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Psychological Political Novel of Nihilism, Conspiracy, and Imperial RussiaBy Fyodor Dostoevsky
Length30h 34m
About this audiobook
Demons—also known as The Possessed or The Devils—is Dostoevsky's ferocious political novel of spiritual vacancy, ideological contagion, and moral disintegration in provincial Russia. In the unabridged Constance Garnett translation, its dense polyphony, satirical grotesquerie, and psychological intensity remain strikingly vivid. The novel transforms a sensational tale of conspiracy and murder into a profound inquiry into nihilism, atheism, revolutionary romanticism, and the collapse of inherited ethical order in nineteenth-century Europe. Fyodor Dostoevsky wrote from the pressure of personal ordeal and historical upheaval. His mock execution, Siberian imprisonment, fraught religious rebirth, and close observation of radical circles shaped his suspicion of abstract systems divorced from conscience. Demons draws especially on the Nechaev affair, yet Dostoevsky enlarges that episode into a metaphysical drama, portraying ideas not as harmless theories but as forces capable of possessing individuals and communities. This book is essential for readers interested in the moral history of modernity, the psychology of extremism, or the highest achievements of the Russian novel. Demanding, darkly comic, and prophetic, Demons rewards patient attention with unforgettable characters and a disturbing clarity about how intellectual pride, resentment, and spiritual emptiness can become historical violence.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.4 (1.5K)
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GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length30 hrs 34 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 20, 2013
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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6Demons (The Possessed / The Devils) - The Unabridged Garnett Translation
7Part I
8Chapter II. Prince Harry. Matchmaking.
9Chapter III. The Sins of Others
10Chapter IV. The Cripple
11Chapter V. The Subtle Serpent
12Part II
13Chapter II. Night (continued)
14Chapter III. The Duel
15Chapter IV. All in Expectation
16Chapter V. On the Eve Op the Fete
17Chapter VI. Pyotr Stepanovitch is Busy
18Chapter VII. A Meeting
19Chapter VIII. Ivan the Tsarevitch[85]
20Chapter IX. A Raid at Stefan Trofimovitch's
21Chapter X. Filibusters[89]. A Fatal Morning
22Part III
23Chapter II. The End of the Fete
24Chapter III. A Romance Ended
25Chapter IV. The Last Resolution
26Chapter V. A Wanderer
27Chapter VI. A Busy Night
28Chapter VII. Stepan Trofimovitch's Last Wandering
29Chapter VIII. Conclusion
30Analysis
31Reflection
32Memorable Quotes
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