The Brothers Karamazov

Karamazov Fyodor

• Publisher: Timeless Classics
• Year: 2026
• Topic: Literature
• eBook ISBN:
  9782496770261
• Subtopic: Classics
• Index: Literature

Discover the profound depths of human nature with "The Brothers Karamazov" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, a timeless exploration of faith, doubt, morality, and free will.Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1821–1881) was a Russian novelist and philosopher renowned for his intense psychological insight and exploration of existential themes. His works delve into the complexities of the human soul, often confronting issues of faith, morality, and the nature of evil. Dostoyevsky's writing is characterized by its deep philosophical questions, vivid characters, and profound moral dilemmas, making him one of the most influential figures in world literature."The Brothers Karamazov" is considered Dostoyevsky's magnum opus and a pinnacle of 19th-century Russian literature. The novel centers around the tumultuous lives of the Karamazov family, particularly the three brothers—Dmitri, Ivan, and Alexei—each embodying different facets of human nature. The story explores their relationships, moral conflicts, and the murder of their father, Fyodor Pavlovich Karamazov. Through this narrative, Dostoyevsky examines profound themes such as faith versus doubt, the nature of guilt, and the search for redemption. The book's intricate plot and philosophical dialogues challenge readers to confront their own beliefs and moral convictions. Rich in psychological depth and philosophical inquiry, "The Brothers Karamazov" remains a compelling exploration of the human condition, inspiring readers to reflect on the eternal questions of existence, morality, and spirituality.

Table of contents

• The Brothers Karamazov
• Translated from the Russian of
• PART I
• Chapter I. Fyodor Pavlovitch Karamazov
• Chapter II. He Gets Rid Of His Eldest Son
• Chapter III. The Second Marriage And The Second Family
• Chapter IV. The Third Son, Alyosha
• Chapter V. Elders
• Book II. An Unfortunate Gathering
• Chapter II. The Old Buffoon
• Chapter III. Peasant Women Who Have Faith
• Chapter IV. A Lady Of Little Faith
• Chapter V. So Be It! So Be It!
• Chapter VI. Why Is Such A Man Alive?
• Chapter VII. A Young Man Bent On A Career
• Chapter VIII. The Scandalous Scene
• Book III. The Sensualists
• Chapter II. Lizaveta
• Chapter III. The Confession Of A Passionate Heart—In Verse
• Chapter IV. The Confession Of A Passionate Heart—In Anecdote
• Chapter V. The Confession Of A Passionate Heart—“Heels Up”
• Chapter VI. Smerdyakov
• Chapter VII. The Controversy
• Chapter VIII. Over The Brandy
• Chapter IX. The Sensualists
• Chapter X. Both Together
• Chapter XI. Another Reputation Ruined
• PART II
• Chapter II. At His Father’s
• Chapter III. A Meeting With The Schoolboys
• Chapter IV. At The Hohlakovs’
• Chapter V. A Laceration In The Drawing‐Room
• Chapter VI. A Laceration In The Cottage
• Chapter VII. And In The Open Air
• Book V. Pro And Contra
• Chapter II. Smerdyakov With A Guitar
• Chapter III. The Brothers Make Friends
• Chapter IV. Rebellion
• Chapter V. The Grand Inquisitor
• Chapter VI. For Awhile A Very Obscure One
• Chapter VII. “It’s Always Worth While Speaking To A Clever Man”
• Book VI. The Russian Monk
• Chapter II. The Duel
• Chapter III. Conversations And Exhortations Of Father Zossima
• PART III
• Chapter II. A Critical Moment
• Chapter III. An Onion
• Chapter IV. Cana Of Galilee
• Book VIII. Mitya
• Chapter II. Lyagavy
• Chapter III. Gold‐Mines
• Chapter IV. In The Dark
• Chapter V. A Sudden Resolution
• Chapter VI. “I Am Coming, Too!”
• Chapter VII. The First And Rightful Lover
• Chapter VIII. Delirium
• Book IX. The Preliminary Investigation
• Chapter II. The Alarm
• Chapter III. The Sufferings Of A Soul, The First Ordeal
• Chapter IV. The Second Ordeal
• Chapter V. The Third Ordeal
• Chapter VI. The Prosecutor Catches Mitya
• Chapter VII. Mitya’s Great Secret. Received With Hisses
• Chapter VIII. The Evidence Of The Witnesses. The Babe
• Chapter IX. They Carry Mitya Away
• PART IV
• 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 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 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 II. For A Moment The Lie Becomes Truth
• Chapter III. Ilusha’s Funeral. The Speech At The Stone
• FOOTNOTES