The Brothers Karamazov

Part 4

Fydor Dostoyevsky

• Publisher: Tafaseel for Publishing
• Year: 2026
• Topic: Literature
• eBook ISBN:
  9786335246412
• Subtopic: Literature General
• Index: Literature

"The Brothers Karamazov" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a profound novel written in the late 19th century. It explores the complex dynamics of the Karamazov family, particularly focusing on the turbulent relationships among the three brothers—Dmitri, Ivan, and Alyosha—and their morally questionable father, Fyodor Pavlovitch. The themes of faith, free will, and the nature of evil are central to the narrative, drawing readers into a deeply philosophical and psychological exploration of human behavior. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Fyodor Pavlovitch Karamazov, a neglectful and irresponsible father whose life is marked by debauchery and self-indulgence. The narrative begins to outline the backgrounds of his three sons: Dmitri, who yearns for paternal approval but struggles with his own passions; Ivan, the intellectual grappling with faith and doubt; and Alyosha, the spiritual seeker seeking solace in monastic life. As the familial tensions set the stage for conflict, we witness the stark contrasts in their characters, philosophies, and aspirations, all foreshadowing the dramatic events that will unfold in their lives and the existential questions that they will confront.

Table of contents

• The Brothers Karamazov
• The Brothers Karamazov
• Book X. The Boys
• Chapter I.Kolya Krassotkin
• Chapter II.Children
• Chapter III.The Schoolboy
• Chapter IV.The Lost Dog
• Chapter V.By Ilusha’s Bedside
• Chapter VI.Precocity
• Chapter VII.Ilusha
• Book XI. Ivan
• Chapter I.At Grushenka’s
• Chapter II.The Injured Foot
• Chapter III.A Little Demon
• Chapter IV.A Hymn And A Secret
• Chapter V.Not You, Not You!
• Chapter VI.The First Interview With Smerdyakov
• Chapter VII.The Second Visit To Smerdyakov
• Chapter VIII.The Third And Last Interview With Smerdyakov
• Chapter IX.The Devil. Ivan’s Nightmare
• Chapter X.“It Was He Who Said That”
• Book XII. A Judicial Error
• Chapter I.The Fatal Day
• Chapter II.Dangerous Witnesses
• Chapter III.The Medical Experts And A Pound Of Nuts
• Chapter IV.Fortune Smiles On Mitya
• Chapter V.A Sudden Catastrophe
• Chapter VI.The Prosecutor’s Speech. Sketches Of Character
• Chapter VII.An Historical Survey
• Chapter VIII.A Treatise On Smerdyakov
• Chapter IX.The Galloping Troika. The End Of The Prosecutor’s Speech.
• Chapter X.The Speech For The Defense. An Argument That Cuts Both Ways
• Chapter XI.There Was No Money. There Was No Robbery
• Chapter XII.And There Was No Murder Either
• Chapter XIII.A Corrupter Of Thought
• Chapter XIV.The Peasants Stand Firm
• EPILOGUE
• Chapter I.Plans For Mitya’s Escape
• Chapter II.For A Moment The Lie Becomes Truth
• Chapter III.Ilusha’s Funeral. The Speech At The Stone