The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a classic Russian novel. It is a profound exploration of faith, doubt, and morality, centred around the tumultuous lives of the Karamazov family. The story follows the three brothers—Dmitri, Ivan, and Alyosha—each embodying different aspects of human nature: passion, intellect, and spirituality. Their father, Fyodor Pavlovich, is a debauched, selfish man whose murder becomes the focal point of the novel. As the brothers confront issues of guilt, redemption, and the existence of God, Dostoevsky delves deeply into the human soul, questioning the nature of good and evil. The novel ultimately grapples with the complexity of moral choices and the struggle for spiritual salvation.
Translated by Constance Garnett
