The Possessed

A quiet town. A secret circle. A spark that turns ideology into violence. When a group of radical young men plot to ignite political chaos, their plans unleash paranoia, betrayal, and deadly fanaticism. Drawn into the storm are Stepan Verkhovensky, his ruthless son Pyotr, and the tormented Stavrogin—whose chilling charisma and hidden crimes haunt everyone around him. As tensions spiral, the town becomes a battleground where ideals twist into madness and destruction.

Praised as "one of the most prophetic and terrifying political novels ever written," Dostoevsky's masterpiece lays bare the psychology of extremism and the fragile nature of society. Its intensity, philosophical insight, and unforgettable characters make it one of his most powerful works.

If you crave dark political drama, psychological depth, and a story that feels shockingly modern, this novel will grip you until the final, devastating page.

Open the book—and enter a world possessed by ideas that burn too fiercely to control.

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Oversættere: Constance Garnett

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E-bog: 8. december 2025