The Devils (The Possessed)

This paperback edition shows signs of wear typical of its age, with some scuffing and minor creasing on the cover. The spine remains intact, and the pages are free from inscriptions or library markings. There is no dust jacket, as is standard for Penguin Classics paperbacks of this period.

Fyodor Dostoyevsky's "The Devils (The Possessed)" is presented in this 1975 reprint by Penguin Books, part of their esteemed Penguin Classics series. This edition, printed in Harmondsworth, Middlesex, England, features the translation and introduction by David Magarshack, first published in 1953. Dostoyevsky, a pivotal figure in Russian literature, explores themes of political and social upheaval in this profound narrative. This particular copy is a paperback, differing from earlier hardcover editions, making it accessible for both new readers and collectors of classic literature. The translation captures the intensity and philosophical depth characteristic of Dostoyevsky's work. This edition is a valuable addition for those interested in political novels and Russian classics. The book is in good condition, with some wear on the cover but no significant damage to the pages.