# Demons: A Novel in Three Parts — Penguin Classics

Demons: A Novel in Three Parts is Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s Penguin Classics edition, translated by Robert A. Maguire and edited by Ronald Meyer. This substantial English-language volume includes an introduction, chronology, further reading, notes and glossary. Its account of a Russian revolutionary group combines political violence, an investigation and questions of belief, making it a demanding choice for readers interested in nineteenth-century Russian fiction.

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## At a glance

- Follows Pyotr Verkhovensky and Nikolai Stavrogin, leaders of a revolutionary cell seeking to overthrow the Tsar.
- The edition includes an introduction, chronology, further reading, notes and a glossary.
- The listing describes the novel as combining political intrigue with dark and sometimes comic elements.

## Pros

- The substantial supporting material offers context for the novel, including its revolutionary background and narrative technique.
- A glossary and notes may help readers navigate a large cast and the book’s political setting.
- Customer feedback speaks positively about the thoughtful content and character-driven approach.

## Cons

- At 842 pages, this is a sizeable commitment rather than a short introduction to Dostoyevsky.
- Some customer feedback is mixed about the translation, so readers who are particular about translation style may wish to compare editions.

## Specifications

### Edition and publication
- Publisher: Penguin Classics
- Publication date: 27 Mar. 2008
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 842 pages
- Translator: Robert A. Maguire
- Editor: Ronald Meyer
- Introduction: Robert L. Belknap
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 597 g
- Dimensions: 19.56 x 13.21 x 3.84 cm
### Identifiers
- ISBN-10: 0141441410
- ISBN-13: 978-0141441412

## Before you buy

- Customer feedback also includes criticism of the physical condition on arrival. This concerns reported copies and does not establish the condition of any particular copy.

## A good fit for

- Readers seeking a long Russian classic focused on revolutionary politics, character and moral questions.
- Readers who value contextual material such as an introduction, notes and glossary.

## Less suited to

- Readers wanting a short or light read, or those who prefer to avoid dense political fiction.
- Readers who need a specific translation style without first checking whether Robert A. Maguire’s translation suits them.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights thought-provoking content, character development and a dark, complex plot, with some readers saying the book rewards repeated reading. The reported translation response is mixed, and there is criticism of physical condition on arrival. These impressions are relevant to a long novel whose listed edition includes notes and a glossary, but they do not establish how any individual copy will arrive or whether a particular reader will enjoy the translation.
- Positive themes: Readers describe the content as thought-provoking and the character-driven approach positively.
- Positive themes: The plot receives positive feedback for its dark, complex character.
- Positive themes: Some customers say the book is worth the price and can be read more than once.
- Negative themes: Some customer feedback criticises the physical condition of copies on arrival.
- Mixed feedback: Feedback on translation quality is mixed.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which translation is used in this edition?
The listing identifies Robert A. Maguire as the translator. Customer feedback on translation quality is mixed, so style preference may matter.
### What supplementary material is included?
The listing names an introduction by Robert L. Belknap, a chronology, further reading, notes and a glossary.
### How long is the book?
The listed print length is 842 pages. It is a substantial read, with the listed dimensions of 19.56 x 13.21 x 3.84 cm and weight of 597 g.

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