Demons: 150th Anniversary Edition

Set against the backdrop of 1869 Russia, the story revolves around the murder of Ivan Ivanov, a student at the Petrov Agricultural Academy, who is lured to retrieve a printing press after protesting against the nihilist leader Sergei Nechaev. This event serves as a catalyst for Dostoevsky's exploration of ideological conflict in "Demons." The narrative delves into the clash between personal beliefs and societal pressures, drawing on characters that reflect historical tensions and philosophical debates of the time.