The Brothers Karamazov

 

Title The Brothers Karamazov
Author Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Genre Christian, Classic, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Philosophical, Political, Psychological, Social, Tragedy
Format Digital

 

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Book Description

The Brothers Karamazov (1880) is Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s final and most profound novel, a sweeping philosophical and psychological epic exploring faith, free will, and morality. The story follows the three Karamazov brothers—intellectual Ivan, passionate Dmitri, and spiritual Alyosha—each embodying different aspects of the human soul. When their depraved father, Fyodor Karamazov, is murdered, the brothers become entangled in a gripping tale of guilt, justice, and redemption. Filled with theological debates, existential dilemmas, and deep psychological insight, The Brothers Karamazov is a cornerstone of world literature.

 

About Author

Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1821–1881) was a Russian novelist, philosopher, and journalist, widely regarded as one of the greatest literary figures of all time. His works explore themes of psychology, morality, free will, redemption, and the human struggle with faith.

Born in Moscow, Dostoyevsky initially trained as an engineer but turned to writing, gaining early success with Poor Folk(1846). However, his involvement in radical political circles led to his arrest and a death sentence, which was commuted to exile and hard labor in Siberia. This experience deeply shaped his later works, infusing them with existential and religious themes.

His major novels include Crime and Punishment, The Idiot, Demons (also known as The Possessed), and The Brothers Karamazov, each dealing with profound philosophical and psychological dilemmas. Dostoyevsky’s exploration of human nature, suffering, and redemption has made his works enduringly influential in literature, philosophy, and psychology.