Devils by Fyodor _. Dostoevsky (English) Paperback Book

Description: Devils by Fyodor _. Dostoevsky, Michael R. Katz The third of Dostoevskys five major novels, Devils (1871-2), also known as The Possessed, is at once a powerful political tract and a profound study of atheism, depicting the disarray that follows the appearance of a band of modish radicals in a small provincial town. This new translation includes the chapter "Stavrogins confession," initially censored by Dostoevskys publisher. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Devils, also known in English as The Possessed and The Demons, was first published in 1871-2. The third of Dostoevskys five major novels, it is at once a powerful political tract and a profound study of atheism, depicting the disarray which follows the appearance of a band of modish radicals in a small provincial town. Dostoevsky compares infectious radicalism to the devils that drove the Gadarene swine over the precipice in his vision ofa society possessed by demonic creatures that produce devastating delusions of rationality. Dostoevsky is at his most imaginatively humorous in Devils: the novel is full of buffoonery and grotesquecomedy. The plot is loosely based on the details of a notorious case of political murder, but Dostoevsky weaves suicide, rape, and a multiplicity of scandals into a compelling story of political evil. This new translation also includes the chapter `Stavrogins Confession, which was initially considered to be too shocking to print. In this edition it appears where the author originally intended it. ABOUTTHE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship,providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. Author Biography Richard Peace is Emeritus Professor of Russian at Bristol University. He is the author of Dostoevsky: An Examination of his Major Novels. Long Description Devils, also known in English as The Possessed and The Demons, was first published in 1871-2. The third of Dostoevskys five major novels, it is at once a powerful political tract and a profound study of atheism, depicting the disarray which follows the appearance of a band of modish radicals in a small provincial town. Dostoevsky compares infectious radicalism to the devils that drove the Gadarene swine over the precipice in his vision ofa society possessed by demonic creatures that produce devastating delusions of rationality. Dostoevsky is at his most imaginatively humorous in Devils: the novel is full of buffoonery and grotesquecomedy. The plot is loosely based on the details of a notorious case of political murder, but Dostoevsky weaves suicide, rape, and a multiplicity of scandals into a compelling story of political evil. This new translation also includes the chapter `Stavrogins Confession, which was initially considered to be too shocking to print. In this edition it appears where the author originally intended it. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classicshas made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of othervaluable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. Details ISBN0199540497 Short Title DEVILS Language English Translator Michael R. Katz ISBN-10 0199540497 ISBN-13 9780199540495 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2008 Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DOI 10.1604/9780199540495 UK Release Date 2008-05-08 NZ Release Date 2008-05-08 Edited by Michael R. Katz Author Michael R. Katz Pages 800 Publisher Oxford University Press Series Oxford Worlds Classics Publication Date 2008-05-08 DEWEY 891.733 Audience General AU Release Date 2008-05-07 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:14676569;

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