The Possessed—Part Two
The Possessed, originally published in 1872 and translated into English in 1916, is one of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's most provocative novels. Set in a provincial Russian town, it explores the destructive power of radical political ideologies and moral nihilism as they infiltrate society. Through the lives of a group of characters grappling with faith, rebellion, and chaos, Dostoyevsky examines the spiritual vacuum left in a world untethered from traditional values. Inspired by real events, the novel offers a compelling critique of revolutionary movements and a chilling vision of societal disintegration, making it a timeless exploration of human nature and belief.
