Cover of The Possessed Part 2 by Fyodor Dostoevsky Audiobook The Possessed Part 2
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The Possessed Part 2

Author
Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Read by
Raphael Croft
Language
English
Length
8 hours 13 minutes
ISBN
9781802564334
Published
27 March 2025
Imprint
Adelphi Press
  • nihilism
  • revolution
  • moral decay
  • ideological conflict
  • psychological turmoil
  • betrayal
  • faith
  • tyranny
  • chaos
  • redemption

Description

In Part 2, tensions escalate as the revolutionary group’s schemes grow more sinister, exposing the moral and ideological fractures within their ranks. Stavrogin’s enigmatic past and inner turmoil come to the forefront, revealing his profound alienation and guilt. Meanwhile, Shatov’s dissent puts him in grave danger, highlighting the fragility of individual integrity amidst collective hysteria. Dostoevsky deepens his exploration of nihilism, faith, and the clash between freedom and tyranny. With piercing psychological insight and philosophical depth, this section builds suspense, examining how destructive ideologies corrupt both society and the human soul.

Author

Fyodor Dostoyevsky was a Russian writer and philosopher who is considered to be one of the greatest novelists of all time. His major works include Crime and Punishment, The Brothers Karamazov, and War and Peace. Dostoyevsky was known for his psychological insight, his criticism of social injustice, and his profound understanding of the human condition.