The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky
A Novel in Four Parts With Epilogue
This classic novel explores the complex, passionate, and troubled relationship between four brothers and their father in 19th century Russia. The narrative delves into the themes of faith, doubt, morality, and redemption, as each brother grapples with personal dilemmas and family conflicts. The story culminates in a dramatic trial following a murder, which serves as a microcosm of the moral and philosophical struggles faced by each character, and by extension, humanity itself.
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- Published
- 1880
- Nationality
- Russian
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 700-800
- Original Language
- Russian
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- Alternate Titles
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- A Karamazov Testvérek
- Bracia Karamazow
- Bracia Karamazow I
- Bratya Karamazovy
- Bröderna Karamasov
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