The possessed
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A wealthy landowner returns to his provincial town after years abroad, and his strange, magnetic presence unsettles everyone, especially a young man who becomes dangerously fascinated by him. Dostoevsky's novel explores obsession, ideology, and moral chaos. The intense psychological dialogue and dramatic scenes make it rewarding for learners ready for complex Russian literature in English.
Learn English with The possessed
- Suits learners around level B2: you read the original, not a simplified retelling.
- Who it suits: a long, demanding classic (B2), for confident readers, or for B1 to B2 readers with the translation on.
- 11,853 distinct words, each one a tap away from your personal vocabulary list.
- Translation into Russian, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Turkish or Arabic, aligned to every sentence, shown under the text or beside it.
- Read-aloud audio for every chapter, with the current sentence highlighted as it is read.
- Read in English, glance at the translation under any sentence you are unsure of, and listen to natural read-aloud voices to train your ear.
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- Open the book: no installation, it reads in the browser on any device.
- Read a sentence in English. Its translation sits right under it, so you never lose the thread.
- Tap a word for its meaning and save it; listen to the chapter read aloud.
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Questions about this book
Can I read The possessed in English for free?
Yes. The first chapters of The possessed open without an account, with the translation, audio and dictionary included. A free account unlocks the rest of the book.
How much English do I need?
The text is estimated at level B2. Because every sentence has its translation underneath, lower levels can follow along too.
Is there audio?
Yes. Each chapter can be read aloud by a natural-sounding voice while the current sentence is highlighted.
Is The possessed available in Russian?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of The possessed is shown with its Russian translation under every sentence, so you read the original and check the Russian whenever you need to.
Is The possessed available in Spanish?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of The possessed is shown with its Spanish translation under every sentence, so you read the original and check the Spanish whenever you need to.
Is The possessed available in Brazilian Portuguese?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of The possessed is shown with its Brazilian Portuguese translation under every sentence, so you read the original and check the Brazilian Portuguese whenever you need to.
Is The possessed available in Japanese?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of The possessed is shown with its Japanese translation under every sentence, so you read the original and check the Japanese whenever you need to.
Is The possessed available in Chinese?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of The possessed is shown with its Chinese translation under every sentence, so you read the original and check the Chinese whenever you need to.
Is The possessed available in Turkish?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of The possessed is shown with its Turkish translation under every sentence, so you read the original and check the Turkish whenever you need to.
Is The possessed available in Arabic?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of The possessed is shown with its Arabic translation under every sentence, so you read the original and check the Arabic whenever you need to.
Can I download The possessed as a PDF or EPUB?
Not from Booklern: the book is read online, in the browser, with nothing to download or install. Your place in the book is saved to your account.
