The Brothers Karamazov: A Novel in Four Parts and an Epilogue

The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

• Publisher: Penguin Classics (Reissue Edition – 27 February 2003)
• Language: English
• Format: Paperback, 1056 pages
• ISBN-13: 978-0140449242
• Country of Origin: India

Product Description

The brutal murder of Fyodor Karamazov, a callous and decadent landowner, unravels the lives of his four sons:

• Mitya – the passionate and impulsive sensualist, immediately suspected of parricide
• Ivan – the tormented intellectual, grappling with guilt and existential dread
• Alyosha – the gentle and spiritual monk, seeking to restore peace
• Smerdyakov – the mysterious and illegitimate half-brother with secrets of his own

In The Brothers Karamazov, Dostoyevsky crafts a profound psychological drama that delves deep into themes of faith, free will, morality, and the human condition. This is more than a murder mystery — it's a philosophical epic questioning the very foundations of ethics, justice, and God.

About the Author

Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoyevsky (1821–1881) was a Russian novelist, philosopher, journalist, and essayist, known for his profound psychological insight and spiritual themes. His literary masterpieces explore the complexities of human behavior amidst the social and political turbulence of 19th-century Russia. The Brothers Karamazov is widely considered his magnum opus.

Key Features

• Timeless literary classic by a master of psychological fiction
• Ideal for readers of philosophy, theology, and Russian literature
• Penguin Classics edition with authoritative translation
• Excellent for academic studies or personal enrichment